Salts and Mixture of 9-Oxoacridine-10-Acetic Acid with 1-Alkylamino-1-Desoxy-Polyols, Pharmaceutical Compositions Containing Said Agents and Treatment Methods

ABSTRACT

The invention relates to salts of 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyols and 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid of the general formula (I): 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein A +  is (II) 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein R is selected from the group consisting of ethyl, propyl, butyl,
         medicinal preparations comprising as an active ingredient salts of formula (I) and/or a mixture of said salt of formula (I) or 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid of the formula:       

     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     and one or more 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyols of the general formula (II): 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein:
         R is selected from the group consisting of ethyl, propyl, butyl.

The present invention relates to medicine and veterinary, in particularto medications containing N-acridonacetic acid, also known as(9-oxoacridine 10(9H)-yl)acetic acid, 9-oxo-10(9H)acridineacetic acid,or 2-(9-oxoacridin-10-yl)acetic acid, international non-proprietary name(INN) cridanimod, CAS 38609-97-1:

hereinafter, 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and/or its salts.

Numerous antiviral and immunomodulating medications are known containing9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid salts, such as sodium salt (preparationNeovir, Register of Drugs of Russia, Drugs Encyclopedia, RDR-11th issue,Chief-Redactor Vishkovskiy A. L., Moscow, RDR-2004, 1503 pp.,), mixturesof 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and salt-forming agent/solubilizer, forexample, methylaminoalcohol (preparation Cycloferon containing1-deoxy-1-(methylamino)-D-glucitol (Meglumine) as a solubilizer,Register of Drugs of Russia, Drugs Encyclopedia, RDR-11th issue,Chief-Redactor Vishkovskiy A. L., Moscow, RDR-2004, 1503 pp.) orN,N-dimethylaminoisopropylglucose, namely3-O-(N,N-dimethylamino-n-propyl-1,2:5,6-di-O-isopropiliden-α-,D-glucofuranose (preparation Anandin, patent RU 2197248).

When some organic compounds are used as solubilizers for9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid in water solutions, either an individualchemical compound (a salt) is formed or a complex in the absence offormation of an individual chemical compound. In the latter case, oftenupon removal of the solvent from the solution, a solid residue isformed, which is a mechanical mixture of the two individual compounds,9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and the solubilizer. The obtained solidresidue has no distinct melting point and cannot be defined as anindividual chemical compound. The said mixture of9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and an organic base has limited solubilityin aqueous solvents. A dynamic balance is established betweendissociated molecules and non-dissociated ones. Moreover, molecules ofstarting substances possibly form complexes in water solutions asindicated by differences between IMR spectrum of the mixture comparingto the sum of IMR spectra of ingredients.

However, industrial applicability of salts and complexes of9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and its medicinal preparations is hinderedby its high physical-chemical instability due to the followings factors:

1) High photosensitivity of acridine skeleton of 9-oxoacridine-10-aceticacid, specific for all acridine-based compounds. In water solutions,acridine rings readily absorb UV irradiation and visible portions of thespectrum and undergo photoconversion with inactivation of9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid ions;

2) Intrinsic low solubility of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid in non-ionicform requiring higher than physiologic pH levels, such as 8.0 and more,resulting in rapid decarboxylation of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid toform 9-methyl-10-acridone.

Typically, to solve the above problems, stabilizing additives andpH-lowering buffer systems are introduced into the final formulation inaddition to salt-formers and/or a solubilizers. Moreover, lowering of pHadjusts the acidity to values which are closer to physiologic ones.According to RU 2031650, TRIS base (tromethamine) and disodium salt ofEDTA (trilon B) are added to the final formulation for these purposes.It is also proposed adding a buffer system based on citric acid and itssodium salt to the final formulation of sodium salt of9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid (preparation Neovir, Register of Drugs ofRussia, Drugs Encyclopedia, RDR-11th issue, Chief-Redactor VishkovskiyA. L., Moscow, RDR-2004, 1503 pp.) According to RU 2020941, in additionto citrate buffer, N, N,N′,N′,-tetramethylthionine chloride is added toa final formulation of sodium salt of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid withthe ratio “acridine derivative”/“N,N,N′,N′,-tetramethylthioninechloride” as 1:0.001-0.01). In this case N,N, N′,N′,-tetramethylthioninechloride served as internal photo-filter protecting the molecule ofactive moiety from light.

A considerable number of drugs containing salts and complexes formed by9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and various salt-formers and solubilizershas been proposed over a period of several years, including amino sugars(RU 2036198) and its mono-substituted ethers (RU 2197248). Further, anumber of drugs are known, comprising salts formed by9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and 1-deoxy-1-N-methylaminohexaalcohols (RU2135474). To reduce photodestructive processes, increase thermostabilityand raise the biological activity, RU 2182004 proposes adding to thewater solution of a salt formed by 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid andN-methyl-D-glucamine, (i.e. to a solution of1-deoxy-1-N-[methyl-(2-acri-9-on-10-yl-acetate)]-ammonium D-glucitol) acertain amount of a second salt-forming compound itself (i.e.N-methyl-D-glucamine) as a stabilizer. In this case, the preparationcontains from 8.5 to 25.0% by mass of1-deoxy-1-N-[methyl-(2-acri-9-on-10-yl-acetate)]-ammonium D-glucitol,from 0.05 to 1.0% by mass of N-methylglucamine, and balance water forinjection. Hence, the water solution of the above preparation containsnon-equimolar amounts of the salt-formers 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid,on the one hand, and N-methyl-D-glucamine on other hand, and thus, thereis a surplus of the solubilizer/salt-former N-methyl-D-glucamine.

It shall be appreciated that excellent solubilizing properties of aminosugars (including amino alcohols) and its ethers are due primarily tohigh number of hydroxyl groups in its molecular structures.

Thus, the use of low-molecular organic or non-organic salt-formers in afinal formulation results in considerable rise of osmolarity of watersolution of a salt or complex, due to intrinsic osmotic activity of thesalt-formers. That results in local pain when the preparation isadministered parenterally, especially subcutaneously or intramuscularly.When higher molecular mass (more than 150 Da) organic compounds, such aslinear or cyclic amino sugars and its ethers, are used as solubilizersfor 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and/or as stabilizers for watersolutions thereof, osmolarity is reduced, though viscosity is raised.The increased viscosity causes difficulties in ultrafiltration andampouling during manufacture. Further problems include reducedshell-life caused by instability of the preparations during storage,especially cold storage, when 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid can partiallyconvert to the protonated form and form insoluble sediment renderingpreparations unusable in clinics.

Moreover, the use of organic salts-/complex-formers of higher molecularmass in considerable mass quantities comparable with mass quantities of9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid itself in the final formulation, results insignificant reduction of absorption rate of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acidat the site of intramuscular and/or subcutaneous injection and/or inslowing down the dissociation of “solubilizer-9-oxoacridine-10-aceticacid” complex formed when the preparation is administered intravenouslyor orally. Viscous organic solubilizer plays in part the role of a“depo” when it is injected intramuscularly and/or subcutaneously. Theabsorption rate of the active moiety in blood at the injection site, ordissociation rate of a complex and release rate of9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid ion following intramuscular injection orfollowing oral administration, plays key role in attainingpharmacological effect of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and its salts.This is due primarily to the fact that 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid actsas inducer of interferons and other cytokines (providing the mainimmunomodulating and antiviral properties of compounds of9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid) based on “all or nothing” principle. Inother words, it is essential for the achievement of the biologicaleffect to build-up a certain minimal (threshold) level of dissociatedform of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid in short time period in thevicinity of a target cell.

9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid is removed very rapidly in unaltered formby kidneys (e.g., the period of semi-elimination of its sodium salt fromblood following intravenous injection does not exceed 30 minutes).Difference in rates of absorption of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid at thesite of intramuscular or subcutaneous injection (or its release from the“solubilizer-9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid” complex following anintravenous injection or an oral administration) on the one hand, andelimination of its ionized form from blood on other hand, is the factorof crucial importance in the achievement of the therapeuticallyeffective level of the active moiety in blood and tissues. Thus, therate, with which the concentration of active ingredient rises to maximumconcentration (T_(max)), following the administration of a preparationof 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid, determines in many respects whetherbiological/pharmacological properties of compounds based on9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid can be manifested in full scope.

RU 2135474 disclosing salts formed by1-deoxy-1-N-methylaminohexaalcohols and N-acridonacetic (i.e.9-oxoacridine-10-acetic) acid and medicinal compositions, can beregarded as closest prior art for the present invention.

The above prior art suffers from a number of disadvantages.

With respect to biological and pharmacological properties, the compoundsdisclosed in RU 2135474 exhibit insufficient ability to penetrate intocells, which is one of the most important factors, since the biologicaleffects of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid compounds are related to theirability to interact with internal cell substrates including DNA.

With respect to its physicochemical properties, the possible drawbacksof a water solution according to RU 2135474 could be the formation of aproduct of decarboxilation of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid(9-methyl-10-acridone) and photodestruction of acridine skeleton of9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid.

Further, with respect to its clinical pharmacokinetic and pharmacologicproperties, the compounds and compositions disclosed in RU 2135474exhibit low absorption rate of active moiety of 9-oxoacridine-10-aceticacid from intramuscular or subcutaneous injection site into thebloodstream; low release rate of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid from itsbond created by the salt-former and inadequate distribution of theactive moiety between blood and tissues after intravenous and oraladministration; low penetration of the active ingredient into tissuesafter local application. The above prior art compounds further possesslow ability for interferon induction and low cytokines release in humansand animals, and has low clinical efficacy with respect to a rathernarrow spectrum of diseases which could be effectively treated.

The object of the present invention is to provide a new low-toxic remedyon the basis of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid, which would be moreeffective in clinical practice, stable in manufacture and storage,possess better pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties, andsuitable for prophylaxis and treatment of a number of immunopatologic,parasitic, dystrophic (degenerative), viral, bacterial, fungal, tumorousdiseases and pathological conditions in humans and animals.

The problem posed by the present invention is solved by provision ofnovel salts and mixtures based on 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid incombination with a salt-forming/complexing agent or in admixture with1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyols of the general formula (II)

wherein R is selected from ethyl, propyl, butyl.

The invention further provides medicinal preparations comprising as anactive ingredient the above defined mixture and salts (and theircombinations) having the activity selected from the following:immunocorrecting, immunomodulating, antiviral, antibacterial (includinganti-chlamydia), antiphlogistic, antiparasitic, antifungal, antitumor,radioprotective, stressprotective, and suitable for treatment,prophylaxis or correction of the following groups of diseases andconditions: immunodeficiency, viral infections, fungal infections,bacterial infections (including Chlamydia-caused infections), parasiticinvasion, inflammatory processes, tumor diseases, degenerativeinflammatory diseases of joints (arthroses), toxic conditions caused bychemo- and/or radio-therapy.

Further, the invention provides pharmaceutical dosage forms comprisingthe above compositions and mixtures, suitable for parenteral, local,oral and other methods of administration.

The experiments conducted by the inventors of the present invention inthe development process have shown that the increase of hydrophobicproperties of a salt-forming agents selected from the said group of1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyols (due to lengthening of aliphatic hydrocarbonchain of a substitute at the amino nitrogen atom in homologous series“ethyl-propyl-butyl”) results in obvious reduction of the ability ofcorresponding 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol to solubilize9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid of formula (III):

in water solution. On other hand, surprisingly, the considerableimprovement of pharmacodynamic properties of the medicinal preparationand the increase in its pharmacological efficacy with reduction of sideeffects when the medicinal preparation is administered parenterally andlocally (including rectally and intravaginally) and orally was observed.

Comparative tests showed that the claimed compounds and the claimedmedicinal preparation were much more active/effective than the prior artcompounds and compositions both in test-systems and in clinic practice.Moreover, it was surprisingly revealed that the claimed salts andmixtures not only possess less toxicity in comparison to the prototype(in corresponding molar ratio of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid andrespective salt-forming/complexing agent) but also have differentspectrum of biological properties that was not characteristic neitherfor parent compounds taken separately, nor for the prototype.Furthermore, the relationship between the length of the aliphaticsubstitute radical at the amino nitrogen atom of1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol in homologous series “ethyl-propyl-butyl” anddifferent types and degree of biological/pharmacological activity, wassurprisingly revealed.

The attempts of further lengthening of aliphatic “tail” ofalkylaminogroup (5 carbon atoms and more) of a1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol leads to drastic falling of solubility of asalt/complex in aqueous medium. At the same time, its stabilitydecreases, making it impossible to produce the parenteral finalformulation with acceptable volume of a single dose of the medicinalpreparation; the salts/mixture toxicity increases as well.

Thus, according to the present invention, there are provided:

A) Salts of 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyols and 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acidof the general formula (I):

wherein:

wherein R is selected from the group consisting of ethyl, propyl, butyl.

B) Salts of formula (I) possessing immunomodulating, immunocorrecting,antiparasitic, antisclerotic, antiviral, antibacterial includinganti-chlamydia, antifungal, antiphlogistic, antitumor, radioprotective,stressprotective activities.

C) A medicinal preparation possessing immunomodulating,immunocorrecting, antiparasitic, antisclerotic, antiviral,antibacterial, antifungal, antiphlogistic, antitumor, radioprotective,stressprotective effects and comprising as the active agent novel saltsof formula (I) (as well as their combination), an also mixtures of theabove mentioned salt of the formula (I) and/or 9-oxoacridine-10-aceticacid of the formula (III):

and one or more 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyols of the general formula (II):

wherein:

R is selected from the group including ethyl, propyl, butyl,

(and combinations thereof).

The above mentioned medicinal preparation can be realized in variousembodiments as defined in the attached claims, for example, themedicinal preparation can comprise:

(a) 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid salt which is a compound of the formula(I);

(b) a mixture of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid of formula (III) and1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyols of the general formula (II);

(c) a mixture of a salt of the formula (I) and1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyols of the general formula (II);

(d) a mixture of a salt of the formula (I) and 9-oxoacridine-10-aceticacid of the formula (III) and 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyols of the generalformula (II).

Typically, to prepare a medicinal preparation and its dosage forms basedon above defined mixtures of 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyols of the formulaII and 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid, the ingredients of the mixture wereblended in a near-equimolar ratio, however in certain embodiments, oneof the ingredients was taken in considerable excess.

Moreover, the inventors of the present invention have shown that the useof a mixture of solubilizer/salt-forming agent of the formula II indifferent ratios for the preparation of the claimed medicinalpreparation further increases photostability of 9-oxoacridine-10-aceticacid molecule and/or augments clinical efficacy of the claimed medicalproduct.

The photostability of the claimed medicinal preparation was tested usinga mercury quartz lamp at emissive power 5.2×10⁻⁵ mWt/sec·square meterand layer thickness of 1 cm of 0.2 M solutions in quartz cuvette and atwavelength of 250-310 nm. An amount of the unaltered photosensitivemoiety (9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid) was determined by HPLC(high-performance liquid chromatography) using Shimadzu LC-6Achromatograph, chromatographic column Separon SGX C18 (5 micron, 3×150mm (Tessex)) and spectrophotometer SPD-6AV at wavelength of 254 nm.Photostabilty data obtained for the tested solutions are presented inTable No. 1.

TABLE No. 1 Photostability data for the prototype and the inventivemedicinal preparation. Percentage of 9- Percentage of 9-oxoacridine-oxoacridine-10- Exposition time 10-acetic acid in the acetic acid in(quartz lamp), claimed medicinal prepara- the prototype hrs. tion (% ofbasic amount). (% of basic amount). 0 100 100 0.5 99 93 1 96 85 2 97 744 96 60 6 96 53 Conclusion on stable not stable photostability

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, a medicinalpreparation is prepared in the form (a) as defined above and comprisesN-(1-deoxy-D-glicitol-1-yl)-N-ethylammonium 9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetateas a salt of formula (I).

According to another preferred embodiment of the invention, a medicinalpreparation is prepared in the form (b) as defined above and comprises amixture of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol.

According to still another embodiment of the invention, one of preferredvariants is a medicinal preparation defined as (c) above and comprisinga mixture of N-(1-deoxy-D-glicitol-1-yl)-N-ethylammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate and 1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol.

According to still another embodiment of the invention, one of preferredvariants is a medicinal preparation defined as (d) above and containinga mixture of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid andN-(1-deoxy-D-glicitol-1-yl)-N-ethylammonium 9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetateand 1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol.

The ratios of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid, 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol,alkylaminoalcohol in above mentioned mixtures (b), (c) and (d) mayconsiderably vary depending on the type of the mixture and,correspondingly, preferably is within the following limits:

(b) from 1.2:1 to 1:1.1;

(c) from 220:1 to 5.5:1;

(d) (1-100):(1-100):(1-100) and can be determined by a specialistdepending on specific situation.

At the same time, it have to be taken into consideration that amounts ofabove mentioned ingredients in the medicinal preparation mayconsiderably vary depending on the intended purpose of a medicinalpreparation (for example, treatment or prophylaxis), on its dosage form(for example, for parenteral or oral use or for other route ofadministration) as well as on a method of treatment (single-dose orcourse treatment) etc.

Precise amounts of ingredients, for each particular case, can becalculated by a specialist on the basis of the following detaileddescription of the invention and illustrative embodiments which do notlimit the scope of the invention.

D) Dosage form of the present medicinal preparation which are designedfor parenteral, local, oral, rectal, intravaginal, intracavitary and forother routes of administration.

In one of the embodiments of the invention a dosage form suitable forparenteral use comprises above mentioned salts of the formula (I) or themixtures (b), (c) or (d) in amount, preferably from 9.0 to 28.0 mass %(solid residual) and the rest is water for injection.

Moreover, the dosage form suitable for parenteral route may additionallycomprise additives, for example, a diluent, a thickener, an internalcolor filter (for example N,N,N′, N′,-tetramethylthionine chloride) andother common agents, suitable for production of parenteral preparationsor modification of their properties, for example cyclodextrins likehydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin or other modified cyclodextrins. Thus, forexample, in some cases, to adjust pH to physiological level as well asto increase stability of dosage forms, inorganic and/or organic baseswhich may be added as extra ingredients into the medicinal preparationformulation and which are broad used for this purpose in pharmaceutics,for example, alkali element hydroxides and/or tertiary, secondary andquaternary amines (as β-diethanolamine; 1,2-ethylenediamine;tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane (tromethamine); diethylamine;hydrabamine; ethanolamine; triethanolamine; glucamine;2-(4-imidazolyl)-ethylamine; choline; arginine and their stereoisomers,etc).

Further, in other embodiment of the present invention, a dosage formsuitable for local (topic) use may be an emulsion, a gel, a cream, aliniment, etc.

The dosage form for local use may comprise above mentioned salts of theformula (I) or the mixtures (b), (c) or (d) in amount, preferably from5.0 mass. % to 90.0 mass %, and may have cream, ointment or gel base.

Further, in another embodiment of the present invention, a dosage formsuitable for oral use may be a tablet (including an enteric-coated filmtablet), as well as a capsule, a granule, a suspension, a solution, etc.

The dosage form for oral use comprises above mentioned salts of theformula (I) or the mixtures (b), (c) or (d) in amount, preferably from20 mass.% to 99.9 mass %.

The single dosage form for oral use may comprise a dose from 0.5 to 30mg/kg of body weight, preferably from 2 to 10 mg/kg (i.e, for example,from 120-160 mg to 600-800 mg for a subject of 60-80 kg body weight).

Further, according the invention, a dosage form suitable for rectaland/or intravaginal use may be a suppository, a liniment, a cream, agel, an emulsion, a suspension, etc. It is preferably that the dosageform suitable for rectal and/or intravaginal use comprises abovementioned salts of the formula (I) or the mixtures (b), (c) or (d) inamount, preferably from 5.0 mass. % to 90.0 mass %. The single dosageform for rectal and/or intravaginal use (suppository) may comprise adose from 2 to 10 mg/kg of body weight (i.e., for example, from 120-160mg to 600-800 mg for a subject of 60-80 kg body weight).

E) Further, the present invention provides use of a salt of formula (I)and/or mixture 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid or a salt of formula (I) andone or more 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyols of general formula (II), ortheir pharmaceutically acceptable derivates or precursors, orpharmaceutical preparation containing their, for treatment andprophylaxis of diseases and pathological conditions of humans andanimals.

In particular, it is provided the use above mentioned salts and mixturesand medications on their bases, for prevention or treatment of diseasesand/or conditions associated with or accompanied by immunologic statusalteration, for example, including (but not limited to) the followings:HIV-infection; neuroinfection including meningitis and encephalitis;vital hepatitis A or B and/or C and/or D; herpes and/or cytomegalovirusinfection; infectious mononucleosis; immunodeficiency includingsecondary immunodeficiency concerned with trauma, viral and/or bacterialand/or fungal infections and or parasitic invasions; parasiticinvasions; bacterial infection including Chlamydia infection; systemicrheumatic and connective tissue diseases, including rheumatoidarthritis; degenerative inflammatory diseases of joints, includingsecondary and primary osteoarthritis; prostatitis; oncologic diseases;pathological conditions caused by chemotherapy and/or exposure toradiation. The above mentioned salts, mixture and medications containingtheirs may be used for treatment and prophylaxis diseases and/orpathological conditions of humans and animals.

F) Further, the present invention provides methods of treatment andprophylaxis of wide range of diseases and pathological conditions ofinfectious and non-infectious nature, using the claimed medical product,in particular, of treatment and prophylaxis of conditions concerned withimmunologic status alteration, of treatment and prophylaxis of systemicrheumatic and connective tissue diseases, including but not limited torheumatoid arthritis; degenerative inflammatory diseases of joints,including secondary and primary osteoarthrosis; viral infection,including but not limited to HIV-infection; vital hepatitis A or Band/or C and/or D; herpes and/or cytomegalovirus infection; infectiousmononucleosis; immunodeficiency including secondary immunodeficiencyassociated with trauma, viral and/or bacterial and/or fungal infectionsand or parasitic invasions; parasitic invasions; fungal diseases,including but not limited to onychomycosis, candidosis; bacterialinfection including Chlamydia infection; prostatitis; oncologicdiseases; as well as prophylaxis and correction of adverse events whichare naturally appeared as effects of cytostatic therapy and/orradiotherapy.

In process of experimental and clinic studies, it were shown that theclaimed compounds and the claimed medicinal preparation possesspronounced immunomodulating, immunocorrecting, antiparasitic,antisclerotic, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antiphlogistic,antitumor, radioprotective, stressprotective action, and at the sametime they have low toxicity, low adverse events rate, high stability.

Biologic/pharmacologic activity and toxicity of the new claimedcompounds including their ability to penetrate into/bind to cellstructures were investigated in comparison with the prototype indifferent test-systems. The claimed compounds have better ability topenetrate into/to bind to cell structures, as shown by comparison withthe prototype and illustrated by Table No. 2.

TABLE No. 2 The claimed compounds penetration/binding to different typecells in comparison with the prototype Cells Human Human breast cancerhepatoma Human peripheral cell line cell line blood lymphocytes D-1 HepG-2 Preparation Induced acridine nucleus fluorescence in washed cells*The claimed compound 3.27 2.92 3.00 No. 1 (R = ethyl) The claimedcompound 5.1 4.59 4.27 No. 2 (R = propyl) The claimed compound 8.37 6.986.28 No. 3 (R = butyl) The prototype 1.52 1.24 1.11 Sodium salt of 9-1.00 1.00 1.00 oxoacridine-10-acetic acid *The fluorescence value ofsamples with inorganic (sodium) salt of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acidwere taken as 1.00 for corresponding cell type in corresponding seriesfor each type of cells.

Acute toxicities (DL₅₀) of the claimed compounds in mice afterintraperitoneal injection were calculated by the Litchfield andWilkinson probit and they were from 500 to 650 mg/kg. At the same timethe prototype toxicity (DL₅₀) was 450 mg/kg and it said that theprototype was more toxic than the claimed compounds.

According to the invention the claimed method of treatment andprophylaxis of the diseases includes as single dose or singleintroduction as the course of treatment, i.e. repeated doses and/orrepeated introductions during some period of time.

The claimed medicinal preparation may be administered once a day orseveral times per day. Preferred single dose of the claimed medicinalpreparation, calculated as 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid or its residue,is from 0.5 to 20 mg/kg of body weight, more preferred single dose isfrom 3 to 10 mg/kg of body weight.

To administer the claimed medicinal preparation parenterally and orally,one of preferred treatment regimens is the course contained from 5 to 12introductions at days 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29.According to another possible treatment regimen, the courses arerepeated with an interval, for example, from 10 to 14 days.

It is possible to repeat the course of treatment not less than twice.

According to the invention, the medicinal preparation may be used as amonotherapeutic agent and also as a constituent of complex and/orcombined therapy. For example the preparation may be effective as acomponent of complex therapy: of HIV-infection (for example, incombination with nucleoside-based pharmaceuticals like azidothymidineand/or with reverse transcriptase inhibitors and/or withbiotechnologically produced proteins, for example, with monoclonalantibodies or vaccines), of bacterial and/or fungal infection (forexample, in combination with antibiotics or chemical agents includingfluoroquinolones), of viral hepatitis (for example, in combination withribavirine and\or with interferons and\or with cytokines and/or withbiotechnologically produced proteins, for example, with monoclonalantibodies or vaccines), of tumor diseases (for example, in combinationwith cytostatics and/or hormones or their antagonists and/or withbiotechnologically produced proteins, for example, with monoclonalantibodies or therapeutic vaccines and also in combination with surgicaltreatment including the use of adjuvant and/or neo-adjuvant regimens.

As shown in the presented examples, the inventive salts of9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid have higher biological and pharmacologicalactivity than the prototype with a lesser number of negative/adverseeffects. At the same time the claimed compounds ability to penetrateinto tissue and cells is considerable higher, and range of biologicaland pharmacological activity is wider than those of prototype.

TABLE No. 3 The penetration of the claimed compound into tissuefollowing topical application in an inert vehicle Compound Concentrationin tissues (average). The claimed compound No. 1 3.27 mkg/kg The claimedcompound No. 2 4.03 mkg/kg The prototype 1.60 mkg/kg

The investigation of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characteristicsand clinical efficacy and safety of different dosage forms of theclaimed medicinal preparation showed that the claimed medicinalpreparation possesses better pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamiccharacteristics and also increased clinical efficacy with a lessernumber of negative/adverse effects as compared with those of prototype.

The table No. 4 presents the data of pharmacodynamic and pharmacokineticstudies of the claimed medicinal preparation in comparison with theprototype.

TABLE No. 4 Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of theclaimed medicinal preparation following intramuscular injection comparedwith the prototype. parameter Phagocytic index of peripheralAlpha-interferon level blood polymorphonuclear observed 2.5 h afterleucocytes observed 3 day after C_(max), T_(max), injection, relativeunits, injection, relative units, Preparation mkg/ml hrs mean ± st.deviation mean ± st. deviation The claimed 65.6 ± 7.0 0.51 ± 0.07 6.4 ±1.1 59 ± 5 medicinal preparation The prototype 54.1 ± 5.2 0.67 ± 0.054.4 ± 0.8 43 ± 7 * The preparations were administered in healthyvolunteers, once intramuscularly in a dose of 8 mg/kg of body weight(calculated as 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid)

The claimed medicinal preparation based on the new claimed salts andmixtures showed its efficacy as treatment and prophylaxis remedy for awide range of diseases of viral, parasitic, bacterial (includingChlamydia), fungal, tumor, inflammatory, degenerative-dystrophic origin,as well as for correction of pathological conditions associated directlyor indirectly with alterations in immune status.

In the course of work on the invention the authors also developed theparenteral dosage forms of the claimed medicinal preparation as itsvariants which contain 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic ac id and asolubilizer/salt-former namely 1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol. Takinginto account a clinically relevant, effective single dose of thepreparation which was from 2 to 10 mg/kg of body weight (calculated as9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid), and a maximum permissible volume ofparenteral, in particular, intramuscular injection, the mass fraction ofthe dry matter and the mixture components ratios were determined, andthe photostability examinations of the developed parenteral dosage formwere carried out.

The safety (local irritant effect) was evaluated following theintramuscular injection of preparations with different componentsratios, into femoral muscle of beagle dogs weighing 10-11 kg. The localirritant effect was evaluated on the basis of development and degree ofinflammatory reaction following intramuscular injection of 4 ml of thepreparation, by observation of behavioral response to the injection andby histological examination of the tissues at the injection site.

Photostability was assessed on the basis of a reduction of percentage ofphotosensitive component in the dosage form (9-oxoacridine-10-aceticacid) after exposition of samples to ultraviolet light with wavelengthsof 350-450 nm. An amount of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid was determinedby high-performance liquid chromatography using Shimadzu LC-6Achromatograph, chromatographic column Separon SGX C18 (5 micron, 3×150mm (Tessex)) and spectrophotometer SPD-6AV at wavelength of 254 nm. Adosage form was considered as photostabile if an amount ofphotosensitive component to be evaluated (9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid)was reduced no more than 20% after 4 hours' exposition. The data onphysicochemical and pharmacological properties of the developed dosageform are presented in Table No. 5.

TABLE No. 5 Characteristics of variants of the parenteral dosage form ofthe claimed medicinal preparation with different ratios of mixturecomponents “9-oxoacridine-10-aceticacid:1-deoxy-1-N-ethylamino-D-glucitol” and with different watercontent. Weight ratio of mixture Sufficiency of effective Acceptabilityof Content of components <<9-oxoacridine-10- Local dose in highestpossible acidity of prepara- water for acetic acid:1-deoxy-1-N- irritantvolume of intramuscular or tion for parenteral injection, %ethylamino-D-glucitol>> Appearance activity bolus intravenous injection.Photosatbility use (pH 7.2-7.8) 92.0 1.3:1 Suspended matter YesInsufficient Non-stable Unacceptable 1.2:1 Clear solution NoInsufficient Stable Acceptable 1.1:1 Clear solution No. InsufficientStable Acceptable  1:1 Clear solution No Insufficient Stable Acceptable1:1.1 Clear solution No Insufficient Stable Acceptable 1:1.2 Clearsolution Yes Insufficient Stable Unacceptable 91.0-72.0 1.3:1 Suspendedmatter No Sufficient Non-stable Acceptable 1.2:1 Clear solution No.Sufficient Stable Acceptable 1.1:1 Clear solution No Sufficient StableAcceptable  1:1 Clear solution No Sufficient Stable Acceptable 1:1.1Clear solution No Sufficient Stable Acceptable 1:1.2 Clear solution YesSufficient Stable Unacceptable 71.0 1.3:1 Viscous suspended YesSufficient Non-stable matter 1.2:1 Viscous liquid Yes Sufficient Stablewith crystals 1.1:1 Viscous liquid Yes Sufficient Stable with crystals 1:1 Viscous liquid Yes Sufficient Stable with crystals 1:1.1 Viscousliquid Yes Sufficient Stable with crystals 1:1.2 Viscous liquid YesSufficient Stable with crystals

The preparation was a viscous liquid when water content was less than 72percent. When such preparation was injected the considerable reaction ofinflammation and oedema was appeared, besides, the animals responded toinjection with licking of injection site and with vocalization(whimper). At the same time if mass fraction of 9-oxoacridine-10-aceticacid was higher than those of 1-deoxy-1-N-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol thepreparation represented itself a viscous liquid with crystals ofnon-solubilized 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and its pH values were farfrom physiologic ones.

If mass fraction of 1-deoxy-1-N-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol was more than1.1 times higher than those of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid thepreparation showed high values of T_(max) and low values of C_(max),induced low interferon response after parenteral administration and hashigh non-physiological pH. When mass fraction of 9-oxoacridine-10-aceticacid was more than 1.2 times higher than those of1-deoxy-1-N-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol the preparation becamenon-photostable.

It emerged that optimal weight ratio of components of the mixture“9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid: 1-deoxy-1-N-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol” isratio from 1.2:1 to 1:1.1 with minimal water content of 72.0 mass % andmaximal water content of 91.0 mass % in the dosage form for parenteraluse.

Another variant of the parenteral dosage form of the claimed medicinalpreparation was obtained by initial dilutionN-(1-deoxy-D-glucitol-1-yl)-N-ethyl ammonium 9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetatein water for injection with following addition of1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol.

It emerged that optimal weight ratio of components of the mixture“N-(1-deoxy-D-glucitol-1-yl)-N-ethyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate:1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol” is ratiofrom 220:1 to 5.5:1 with minimal water content of 72.0 mass % andmaximal water content of 91.0 mass % in the dosage form for parenteraluse. As this variant of parenteral dosage form was developed theinventors controlled characteristics according to the same parameters.The data are presented in Table No. 6.

TABLE No. 6 Characteristics of variants of the parenteral dosage form ofthe claimed medicinal preparation with different ratios of mixturecomponents “N-(1- deoxy-D-glucitol-1-yl)-N-ethyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate:1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol” and withdifferent water content. Weight ratio of mixture components“N-(1-deoxy-D-glucitol-1-yl)- Sufficiency of effective Acceptability ofContent of N-ethyl ammonium 9-oxoacridine- Local dose in highestpossible acidity of prepara- water for 10-ylacetate:1-deoxy-1- irritantvolume of intramuscular or tion for parenteral injection, %(ethylamino)-D-glucitol” Appearance activity bolus intravenousinjection. Photosatbility use (pH 7.2-7.8) 92.0 240:1 Suspended matterYes Insufficient Non-stable Unacceptable 220:1 Clear solution NoInsufficient Stable Acceptable  20:1 Clear solution No InsufficientStable Acceptable  10:1 Clear solution No Insufficient Stable Acceptable 5.5:1 Clear solution No Insufficient Stable Acceptable  5:1 Clearsolution Yes Insufficient Stable Unacceptable 91.0-72.0 240:1 Suspendedmatter No Sufficient Non-stable Acceptable 220:1 Clear solution NoSufficient Stable Acceptable 200:1 Clear solution No Sufficient StableAcceptable 100:1 Clear solution No Sufficient Stable Acceptable  40:1Clear solution No Sufficient Stable Acceptable  20:1 Clear solution NoSufficient Stable Acceptable  10:1 Clear solution No Sufficient StableAcceptable  5.5:1 Clear solution No Sufficient Stable Acceptable  5:1Clear solution Yes Sufficient Stable Unacceptable 71.0 240:1 Viscoussuspended Yes Sufficient Non-stable Acceptable matter 220:1 Viscousliquid Yes Sufficient Stable Acceptable with crystals  20:1 Viscousliquid Yes Sufficient Stable Acceptable with crystals  10:1 Viscousliquid Yes Sufficient Stable Acceptable with crystals  5.5:1 Viscousliquid Yes Sufficient Stable Acceptable with crystals  5.:1 Viscousliquid Yes Sufficient Stable Unacceptable with crystals

In the pharmacokinetic study was shown that the plasma level of activemoiety (measured as level of the acridine component) reaches its maximummore quickly, the value of maximal concentration is higher, and mainbiological/pharmacological effects is significantly more potent afteradministration of the claimed parenteral dosage form than afteradministration of the prototype.

Thus, the inventors additionally claimed as the variants of the claimedmedicinal preparation the parenteral dosage forms with followingcomponents' ratio:

I: A mixture of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and1-deoxy-1-N-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol with their weight ratio from 1.2:1to 1:1.1:

9.0-28.0 mass %;

the rest is water for injection.

II. A mixture of N-(1-deoxy-D-glucitol-1-yl)-N-ethyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate and 1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol withtheir weight ratio from 1.2:1 to 1:1.1:

9.0-28.0 mass %;

the rest is water for injection.

The invention is illustrated by the following examples:

EXAMPLE 1 The Synthesis of the Claimed Compounds

A. Under intensive stirring, 25.3 g of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid, 40ml of distilled water and 0.1 mole (20.1 g) of1-deoxy-1-N-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol are placed to a retort with backflowcondenser. The mixture is boiled for 25-35 min., then it is cooled toroom temperature and 100 ml of acetone is added with intensive stirring.The laid down sediment is filtered, washed by 50 ml of absolute ethanoland is dried under reduced pressure for 1 hour to provide in accordancewith the selected 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol:

-   N-(1-deoxy-D-glucitol-1-yl)-N-ethyl ammonium    9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate (1)

Found: N H C Brutto formula 6.08 6.57 59.95 C₂₃H₃₀N₂O₈ Calculated: N H CMm = 462.49 6.06 6.54 59.73

NMR spectra (D₂O):

1.28 (3H, t, CH₃), 2.84-3.16 (4H, m, CH₂), 3.77-3.89 (6H, m, CH₂, CH),4.10 (2H, s, CH₂), 7.23-7.58 (4H, m, Ar), 7.79-7.96 (2H, m, Ar),8.22-8.39 (2H, m, Ar).

Melting point: 130-133 C.°.

B. 103.3 g of 1-deoxy-1-N-(propylamino)-L-galactitol is dissolved In 200ml of water and then 125.3 g of well-milled powder of9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid is added in the solution, in smallportions, under stirring until complete dissolution. 1000 ml of absoluteethanol is added. The laid down sediment is filtered washed on thefilter by 150 ml of absolute ethanol and is dried under reduced pressureat 60 C.° for 1 hour to provide in accordance with the selected1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol:

-   N-(1-deoxy-D-galactitol-1-yl)-N-propyl ammonium    9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate (2)

Found: N H C Brutto formula 5.75 6.73 60.58 C₂₄H₃₂N₂O₈ Calculated: N H CMm = 476.51 5.78 6.77 60.49

NMR spectra (D₂O):

1.28 (3H, t, CH₃), 1.84 (1H, m, CH₂), 2.38 (1H, q, CH₂), 2.84-3.16 (4H,m, CH₂), 3.77-3.89 (6H, m, CH₂, CH), 4.10 (2H, c, CH₂), 7.23-7.58 (4H,m, Ar), 7.79-7.96 (2H, m, Ar), 8.22-8.39 (2H, m, Ar).

Melting point: 127-130 C.°.

C) 100 g of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and 150 ml of distilled waterare placed to a retort with backflow condenser and then 93.6 g of1-deoxy-1-N-(butylamino)-D-mannitol is added under intensive stirring.The obtained mixture is boiled for 20 min until complete dissolution.The solution is cooled to 20-22 C.° and mixed with 100 ml of acetone.The retort with laid down sediment is cooled in melting ice (0-1 C.° for4 hours. Then the sediment is filtered and washed on filter by 40 ml ofcooled acetone and dried under reduced pressure at 60 C.° to provide inaccordance with the selected 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol:

-   N-(1-deoxy-D-mannitol-1-yl)-N-butyl ammonium    9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate (3)

Found: N H C Brutto formula 5.74 6.95 61.15 C₂₅H₃₄N₂O₈ Calculated: N H CMm = 490.55 5.71 6.99 61.21

NMR spectra (D₂O):

1.28 (3H, t, CH₃), 1.62-1.70 (1H, m, CH₂), 1.80-1.95 (2H, m, CH₂), 2.30(1H, q, CH₂), 2.84-3.16 (4H, m, CH₂), 3.77-3.89 (6H, m, CH₂, CH), 4.10(2H, s, CH₂), 7.23-7.58 (4H, m, Ar), 7.79-7.96 (2H, m, Ar), 8.22-8.39(2H, m, Ar).

Melting point: 126-129 C.°.

Salts of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and D- and L-isomers of respectiveselected 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyols are obtained in a similar manner:

-   N-(1-deoxy-D-glucitol-1-yl)-N-propyl ammonium    9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate (4);-   N-(1-deoxy-D-glucitol-1-yl)-N-butyl ammonium    9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate (5);-   N-(1-deoxy-D-galactitol-1-yl)-N-ethyl ammonium    9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate (6);-   N-(1-deoxy-D-galactitol-1-yl)-N-propyl ammonium    9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate (7);-   N-(1-deoxy-D-galactitol-1-yl)-N-butyl ammonium    9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate (8)-   N-(1-deoxy-D-mannitol-1-yl)-N-ethyl ammonium    9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate (9)-   N-(1-deoxy-D-mannitol-1-yl)-N-propyl ammonium    9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate (10)-   N-(1-deoxy-L-glucitol-1-yl)-N-ethyl ammonium    9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate (11)-   N-(1-deoxy-L-glucitol-1-yl)-N-propyl ammonium    9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate (12)-   N-(1-deoxy-L-glucitol-1-yl)-N-butyl ammonium    9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate (13)-   N-(1-deoxy-L-galactitol-1-yl)-N-ethyl ammonium    9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate (14)-   N-(1-deoxy-L-galactitol-1-yl)-N-butyl ammonium    9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate (15)-   N-(1-deoxy-L-mannitol-1-yl)-N-ethyl ammonium    9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate (16)-   N-(1-deoxy-L-mannitol-1-yl)-N-propyl ammonium    9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate (17)-   N-(1-deoxy-L-mannitol-1-yl)-N-butyl ammonium    9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate (18)

The yield of obtained compounds is 97-99%.

The dry forms of obtained salts presented themselves the lightyellowcrystallic powders which are hygroscopic, well soluble in water and inother polar solvents, and poorly soluble or insoluble in chloroform andin other non-polar solvents. Chromatographic purity of the obtainedcompounds is 97-99%.

EXAMPLE 2 The Preparation of the Medicinal Preparation for ParenteralUse, Comprising as Active Ingredient the Mixture of9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol

100.0 g of finely ground crystalline 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid isadded to 300 ml of water for injection and then, under intensivestirring, 82.6 g of the solubilizer-1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol isadded to the mixture. The mixture is stirred at room temperature for 2hours until complete dissolution of all components. Then water forinjection is added to volume of 1100-1200 ml. Then, to adjust pHsolution to 7.4-7,8,1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol is additionallyadded in small portions, and water for injection is added for a volumeof 1400 ml. The solution is filtered trough a sterilizing filter anddispensed into sterile 2 ml containers.

The obtained solution comprises 12.5 mass % of 9-oxoacridine-10-aceticacid, 10.5 mass % of 1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol and 77 mass % ofwater for injection.

EXAMPLE 3 The Preparation of the Medicinal Preparation for ParenteralUse, Comprising as Active Ingredient the Mixture of9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol

12.5 kg of finely ground crystalline 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid isadded to 80 l of water for injection and then, under intensive stirring,110.3 kg of the solubilizer-1-deoxy-1-(propylamino)-D-glucitol is addedin small portions to the mixture. The mixture is stirred at roomtemperature for 2 hours until complete dissolution of all components.Then water for injection is added to the total volume of 90 liter.

pH is checked and adjusted to 7.4-7.8 by adding oftris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane (i.e tromethamine) in small portions,and then water for injection was added to the total volume of 100 liter.The solution is filtered trough a sterilizing filter and dispensed intosterile 2 ml or 5 ml containers.

The obtained solution comprises 12.5 mass % of 9-oxoacridine-10-aceticacid, 11.03 mass % of 1-deoxy-1-(propylamino)-D-glucitol, 0.05-0.1% oftris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane (i.e tromethamine), and the rest iswater for injection.

EXAMPLE 4 The Preparation of the Medicinal Preparation for ParenteralUse, Comprising as Active Ingredient the Salt of 9-oxoacridine-10-aceticacid and 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol

90 g of N-(1-deoxy-L-galactitol-1-yl)-N-propyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate is dissolved in 800 ml of water forinjection. pH is checked and adjusted to 7.4-7.6 by adding ofβ-diethanolamine in small portions, and then water for injection isadded to the total volume of 1000 ml. The solution is filtered trough asterilizing filter and dispensed into sterile 2 ml or 5 ml containers.

The obtained solution comprises 9.0 mass % ofN-(1-deoxy-L-galactitol-1-yl)-N-propyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate 0.02-0.5% of (3-diethanolamine, and the restis water for injection.

EXAMPLE 5 The Preparation of the Medicinal Preparation for ParenteralUse, Comprising as Active Ingredient the Mixture of9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol

12.5 kg of microcrystalline 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid is added to 70l of water for injection and then, under intensive stirring, 23.4 kg ofthe solubilizer-1-deoxy-1-(butylamino)-D-glucitol is added in smallportions to the mixture. The mixture is stirred at room temperature for2 hours until complete dissolution of the components. Then water forinjection is added to a volume of 100 liter. The solution is filteredtrough a sterilizing filter and dispensed into sterile 2 ml or 5 mlcontainers.

The obtained solution comprises 12.5 mass % of 9-oxoacridine-10-aceticacid, 23.4 mass % of 1-deoxy-1-(butylamino)-D-glucitol, and the rest iswater for injection.

EXAMPLE 6 The Preparation of the Medicinal Preparation for ParenteralUse, Comprising as Active Ingredient the Mixture of9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and Two Different1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyols

4.85 kg of finely crystalline 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid is added to70 l of water for injection and then, under intensive stirring, 4.16 kgof the mixture of solubilizers: 1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol and1-deoxy-1-(propylamino)-D-glucitol in a 1:1 mole ratio, is added insmall portions. All the components is stirred at room temperature for 2hours until complete dissolution of the components. Then water forinjection is added to the total volume of 90 liter.

pH is checked and adjusted to 7.4-7.6 by adding of sodium hydroxide insmall portions, and then water for injection is added for a volume of100 l. The solution is filtered trough a sterilizing filter anddispensed into sterile 2 ml or 5 ml containers.

The obtained solution comprises 4.85 mass % of 9-oxoacridine-10-aceticacid, 2.00 mass % of 1-deoxy-1-(etylamino)-D-glucitol, 2.14 mass % of1-deoxy-1-(propylamino)-D-glucitol (i.e weight ratio of mixturecomponents is respectively 2.42:1:1.06; mass percentage of the mixturein the preparation is 9.0%), 0.005-0.02% of sodium hydroxide; the restis water for injection.

EXAMPLE 7 The Preparation of the Medicinal Preparation for ParenteralUse, Comprising as Active Ingredient the Mixture of9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and Two Different1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyols

125 g of fine crystalline 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid is added to 700ml of water for injection and then, under intensive stirring, 106 g ofthe mixture of solubilizers: 1-deoxy-1-(propylamino)-D-glucitol and1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol in a 1:2 mole ratio, is added in smallportions. All the components are mixed and boiled for 20 minutes using abackflow condenser, then the obtained solution is cooled to roomtemperature, and then water for injection is added for a volume of 900ml.

pH is checked and adjusted to 7.4-7.6 by adding of diethylamine in smallportions, and then water for injection is added for a volume of 1000 ml.The solution is filtered trough a sterilizing filter and dispensed intosterile 2 ml or 5 ml containers.

The obtained solution comprises 12.5 mass % of 9-oxoacridine-10-aceticacid, 3.7 mass % of 1-deoxy-1-(propylamino)-D-glucitol, 6.9 mass % of1-deoxy-1-(etylamino)-D-glucitol (i.e weight ratio of mixture componentsis respectively 3.37:1:1.86; mass percentage of the mixture in thepreparation is 23.1%), 0.02-0.06% of diethylamine; the rest is water forinjection.

EXAMPLE 8 The Preparation of the Medicinal Preparation for ParenteralUse, Comprising as Active Ingredient the Mixture of the Salt (Formed by9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol) and1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol

22.8 g of N-(1-deoxy-L-galactitol-1-yl)-N-ethyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate is dissolved in 70 ml of water for injectionunder intensive stirring. Then water for injection is added to the totalvolume of 90 ml.

pH is checked and adjusted to 7.4-7.6 by additional adding of1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-L-galactitol in small portions, and then waterfor injection is added for a volume of 100 ml. The solution is filteredtrough a sterilizing filter and dispensed into sterile 2 ml or 5 mlcontainers.

The obtained solution comprises 22.8 mass % ofN-(1-deoxy-L-galactitol-1-yl)-N-ethyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate and from 0.4 to 0.11 mass % of1-deoxy-1-(etylamino)-L-galactitol (i.e weight ratio of mixturecomponents is respectively from 57:1 to 207:1; mass percentage of themixture in the preparation is from 22.9 to 23.2); the rest is water forinjection.

EXAMPLE 9 The Preparation of the Medicinal Preparation for ParenteralUse, Comprising as Active Ingredient the Mixture ofN-(1-deoxy-D-glucitol-1-yl)-N-ethyl ammonium 9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetateand 1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol

228 g of N-(1-deoxy-D-glucitol-1-yl)-N-ethyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate is dissolved in 700 ml of water for injectionunder intensive stirring. Then water for injection is added to the totalvolume of 900 ml.

pH is checked and adjusted to 7.4-7.6 by adding of1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol in small portions, and then water forinjection is added for a volume of 1000 ml. The solution is filteredtrough a sterilizing filter and dispensed into sterile 2 ml or 5 mlcontainers.

The obtained solution comprises 22.8 mass % ofN-(1-deoxy-D-glucitol-1-yl)-N-ethyl ammonium 9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetateand from 0.4 to 0.11 mass % of 1-deoxy-1-(etylamino)-D-glucitol (i.eweight ratio of mixture components is respectively from 57:1 to 207:1;mass percentage of the mixture in the preparation is from 22.9 to 23.2);the rest is water for injection.

EXAMPLE 10 The Preparation of the Medicinal Preparation for Topical Use,Comprising as Active Ingredient the Mixture of 9-oxoacridine-10-aceticacid and 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol

8.8 g of 1-deoxy-1-(propylamino)-L-mannitol and 10.0 g of9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid are mixed, the mixture is pounded in amortar or in a homogenizer; then 50 ml of water, 130 g medicinalVaseline, 0.2 g of Tween 20 are added; then as preservative sodiumbenzoate is added; all the components are emulsified in high-speed mixerto provide the homogenous cream.

The obtained cream, comprising 5 mass % of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acidand 4.4 mass % of 1-deoxy-1-(propylamino)-L-mannitol, is packaged tocans or tubes.

EXAMPLE 11 The Preparation of the Medicinal Preparation for Topical Use,Comprising as Active Ingredient the Salt of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acidand 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol

9.1 g of N-(1-deoxy-D-gluctitol-1-yl)-N-ethyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate and 89.9 g of 1,2-propylenglycol is mixed andas preservative methylparaben is added up to 0.15%.

The obtained liquid liniment comprising 9.1 g (9.1 mass %) ofN-(1-deoxy-D-gluctitol-1-yl)-N-ethyl ammonium 9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate(it is correspond 5 mass % of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid), is packagedto vials of 5-10 ml volume, and sealed sterilely by ribbon cork and thenby aluminum cap.

EXAMPLE 12 The Preparation of the Medicinal Preparation for Oral Use,Comprising as Active Ingredient the Mixture of the Salt (formed by9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol) and1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol

278 g of N-(1-deoxy-L-gluctitol-1-yl)-N-ethyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate and 32.6, 1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-D-glucitolare mixed and granulated in a granulator, adding methylcellulosesolution. After sifting, the granulate is dusted with magnesiumstearate; and obtained mass is tabletted to provide 970 tablet cores.

The surfaces of obtained tablet cores are coated by emulsion composed of13 mass % of methacrylate and ethacrylate copolymer and 7 mass % of1,2-propylenglycol.

As a result of this, the tablets each comprising 0.28 g ofN-(1-deoxy-L-gluctitol-1-yl)-N-ethyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate, 0.03 g of 1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol(i.e weight ratio of mixture components is respectively 933:1) and 0,004g of methylcellulose and magnesium stearate (in total) and 0,015-0,020 gof enteric film coat, are obtained.

EXAMPLE 13 The Preparation of the Medicinal Preparation for Oral Use,Comprising as Active Ingredient the Mixture of 9-oxoacridine-10-aceticacid and 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol

150 g of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and 160 g of1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol (i.e weight ratio of mixturecomponents is respectively 1:1.07) are mixed and granulated in agranulator, adding methylcellulose solution.

After sifting, the granulate is dusted with magnesium stearate, andobtained mass is tabletted to provide 970 tablet cores. The surfaces ofobtained tablet cores are coated by emulsion composed of 13 mass % ofmethacrylate and ethacrylate copolymer and 7 mass % of1,2-propylenglycol. The enteric film coat weight is 0,015-0,020 g foreach core.

As a result of this, the tablets each comprising 0.15 g of9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid, 0.16 g of1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol (i.e the weight fraction of themixture is more than 99.9% of total mass of the medicinal preparation;weight ratio of the mixture components is respectively 1:1.07),methylcellulose and magnesium stearate amounting to 0,004 g, and0,015-0,020 g of enteric film coat, are obtained.

EXAMPLE 14 The Preparation of the Medicinal Preparation for Oral Use,Comprising as Active Ingredient the Mixture of the Salt (Formed by9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol) and1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol

278 g of N-(1-deoxy-L-gluctitol-1-yl)-N-ethyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate and 32.6, 1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-D-glucitolare mixed and granulated in a granulator, adding methylcellulosesolution (the weight ratio of the mixture components is respectively8.52:1). After sifting, the granulate is dusted with magnesium stearate,and obtained mass is tableted to provide 970 tablet cores.

The surfaces of obtained tablet cores are coated by emulsion composed of13 mass % of methacrylate and ethacrylate copolymer and 7 mass % of1,2-propylenglycol The enteric film coat weight is 0,015-0,020 g foreach core.

As a result of this, the tablets each comprising 0.28 g ofN-(1-deoxy-L-gluctitol-1-yl)-N-ethyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate, 0.03 g of 1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol(i.e the weight fraction of the mixture is more than 99.9% of total massof the medicinal preparation), methylcellulose and magnesium stearateamounting to 0,004 g, and 0,015-0,020 g of enteric film coat, areobtained.

EXAMPLE 15 The Preparation of the Medicinal Preparation for Oral Use,Comprising as Active Ingredient the Mixture of the Different Salts(Formed by 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyols)and 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol

134.4 g of N-(1-deoxy-L-mannitol-1-yl)-N-propyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate, 147.7 g ofN-(1-deoxy-D-galactitol-1-yl)-N-butyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate, and 32.6 of1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol are mixed (thus, the weight ratio ofthe mixture components is respectively 4.38:4.5:1) and granulated in agranulator, adding methylcellulose solution. After sifting, thegranulate is dusted with magnesium stearate, and obtained mass istableted to provide 970 tablet cores.

The surfaces of obtained tablet cores are coated by emulsion composed of13 mass % of methacrylate and ethacrylate copolymer and 7 mass % of1,2-propylenglycol. The enteric film coat weight is 0,015-0,020 g foreach core.

As a result of this, the tablets each comprising 0.14 g ofN-(1-deoxy-L-mannitol-1-yl)-N-propyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate, 0.15 g ofN-(1-deoxy-D-galactitol-1-yl)-N-butyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate, and 0.03 g of1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol (i.e the weight fraction of themixture is more than 99.9% of total mass of the medicinal preparation),methylcellulose and magnesium stearate amounting to 0,004 g, and0,015-0,020 g of enteric film coat, are obtained.

EXAMPLE 16 The Preparation of the Medicinal Preparation for Oral Use,Comprising as Active Ingredient the Mixture of the Salt (Formed by9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyols),9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol

198 g of N-(1-deoxy-L-mannitol-1-yl)-N-propyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate, 1 g of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid, 1 g of1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol are mixed (thus, the weight ratio ofthe mixture components is respectively 198:1:1) and granulated in agranulator, adding methylcellulose solution.

After sifting, the granulate is dusted with magnesium stearate, mixedwith 800 g of lactose, stirred and encapsulated as 0.5 g into eachcapsule.

As a result of this, the capsules are obtained and each capsule contains0.1 g of active ingredient (i.e., the weight fraction of the mixture isapproximately 20.0% of total mass of the medicinal preparation),approximately 0.4 g of lactose, and methylcellulose and magnesiumstearate amounting to 0,004 g

EXAMPLE 17 The Preparation of the Medicinal Preparation as theSuppository for Rectal or Intravaginal Use, Comprising as ActiveIngredient the Mixture of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol

25 g of finely crystalline 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid and 21 g of1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol are mixed; the obtained mixture isadded to 104 g of suppository base Witepsol H15 previously molten at 40°C. The hot prepared composition is homogenized and, then, formed andcooled to produce the torpedo-shaped suppositories, each of 1.5 gweight. The yield is 96-98%.

Thus, the suppositories for intravaginal and rectal use, each of 1.5 gweight, are produced and each of them contains: 0.25 r of9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid; 21 g of 1-deoxy-1-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol(i.e., the weight ratio of the mixture components is respectively1:1.19; the weight fraction of the mixture is 30.6% of total mass of themedicinal preparation); and the rest is suppository base Witepsol H15.

EXAMPLE 18 Penetration/Binding of Claimed Compounds with Different CellTypes

To study the rate of penetration/binding of claimed compounds into humancells, peripheral human blood lymphocytes (PBL), cells from human breastcancer line MD-1, human hepatoma cells HepG-2 were used.

Before the treatment with the claimed salts, with the prototype, and(for comparison) with the 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid sodium salt,respectively, MD-1 cells (10⁴ cells/well) were cultivated in 96 wellplate during 48 hours in the complete DMEM medium. HepG-2 cells (5×10⁴cells/well) were cultivated during 96 hours in the complete DMEM medium.PBL (5×10⁵ cells/well) were cultivated during 72 hours in the completeDMEM medium.

The compound solution in the complete DMEM medium was introduced intothe cultural fluid, to obtain the final concentration of correspondingcompound of 1 μM. After 15 minutes of incubation, the cells were washedtwice with physiological solution, the fluorescence of penetrated/boundsalts on the flatbed fluorescence reader Lambda Fluoro 320 E withexcitation wavelength of 254 nm and detection wavelength of 510 nm(determination of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid ion). Experiment resultswere presented in Table 2. From the table data, it may be seen that theamount of the claimed salts, that penetrate into and/or bind with cell,is 5-7 times higher than of the prototype or of the salt of the9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid salt with the alkali element. At that, theamount of the compound inside the cell grows exponentially with theincrease of the length of the aliphatic radical-substitute at nitrogenatom of amino group of 1-alkiloamino-1-deoxypolyol. Thus, the claimedcompounds penetrate the cells considerably faster and/or fixate the cellstructures more tightly, than does the prototype.

EXAMPLE 19 Penetration of Claimed Compounds into Tissues after theirLocal Application in the Inert Carrier

Local application of claimed compounds has shown that reactantpenetrates into the tissues faster and deeper than the prototype. Therate and the depth of penetration of claimed compounds after their localapplication were studied on rats weighing 250-280 g. In the animals, 2skin areas with the dimensions of 1 on 2 cm were shaved on both sides ofthe back. On the one area, the claimed drug in the solution of inertcarrier—1,2-propylene glycol was applied, and on the other (symmetric)area of the same animal the prototype in the same carrier was applied.For individual animal, the concentrations of the applied prototype andof the claimed preparation were the same (from 1% to 10% in variousexperiment series). Skin areas with preparations applied were coveredwith polyethylene film to prevent drying and licking the drug away bythe animal. After 2 or 4 hours after application of the preparations,the animals were exterminated with etherization, the rest of appliedpreparations were immediately thoroughly removed with 96% alcohol swabs.From the center of the area, where the compounds had been applied, askin fragment with 1 sq. cm surface was excised. The acridine(9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid) component was extracted by homogenizationof excised tissue in chloroform with subsequent centrifugation. Thecontent of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid in supernatant was measured bythe high-performance liquid chromatography method. The results of thestudy were presented in Table 3The results presented in Table 3 showthat the claimed compounds penetrate into skin 2-3 times faster than theprototype does.

EXAMPLE 20 Interferon-Inducing Activity of the Claimed Compounds (in theMononuclear Culture of Human Peripheral Blood, Enriched with DendriticCells)

Interferon-inducing activity of claimed compounds in comparison with theprototype was studied in mononuclear culture of human peripheral blood,enriched with dendritic cells, responsible for type I interferonproduction. Mononuclear cells of human peripheral blood from 20 varioushealthy donors (n=20) were separated from the whole donor blood (withEDTA added) by centrifugation in velocity sedimentation gradient in the“ficoll:verografin” system. The cells were washed twice with Hankssolution. The washed mononuclear cells of the human peripheral bloodwere resuspended in RPMI 1640 medium with addition of HEPES-buffer,sodium pyruvate, L-glutamine and inactivated calf serum. The obtainedcells were enriched with dendritic cells by immunomagnetic separationmethod. For this purpose, the cells were incubated with monoclonalantibodies, that specifically bind with dendritic cells (antibodies arebinding with specific for dendritic cells lecithin), and then werecollected on the column Miltenyi MS (BDCA-4 Cell Isolation Kit (MiltenyiBiothec) was used). After the enrichment procedure, the portion ofinterferon-producing (dendritic) cells increased about 20 times. Dilutedin the same medium (RPMI 1640, but without serum) cells in concentrationof 1.5×10⁶ in 1 ml, were inoculated on 24 well flat-bottomed plates at 1ml in a well and cultivated in thermostat at 37° C. during 24 hourseither with the claimed compounds or with the prototype, or without bothof them (control=spontaneous cytokine production). After that, the cellswere centrifuged, supernatant was separated and the levels ofinterferons, in particular, of interferon-gamma, interferon-alpha,interferon-omega, in the supernatant were determined with immune-enzyme(ELISA) analysis. All the claimed compounds (or the prototype) wereadded to the cultivating medium up to the concentration of 30micromoles/ml. The results of the study are presented in table No. 7.

TABLE No. 7 Interferon-inducing activity of claimed compounds (in themononuclear culture of human peripheral blood, enriched with dendriticcells)*. The claimed compounds (Compound No and radical description R ofthe substituting group at the nitrogen atom of amino group of the1-alkiloamine-1-deoxypolyol in parentheses) 1,(R = ethyl), 11,(R =propyl) 4,(R = propyl) 12,(R = propyl), 2(R = butyl) 15(R = butyl),Index* Prototype D-isomer L-isomer D-isomer L-isomer D-isomer L-isomerAlpha- Interferon, 22.0/85.7 23.0/103.5 19.0/90.4  27.1/140.9 21.2/106.016.3/105.1 19.3/131.2 pg/ml, mean (3.9) (4.5) (4.7) (5.2) (5.0) (6.5)(6.8) Gamma- interferon, 12.0/50.5 10.0/85.3  14.0/161.6 13.0/158.611.0/169.4 16.0/243.2  9.4/160.0 pg/ml, mean  (4.18)  (8.53) (11.5) (12.2)  (15.4)  (15.2)  (16.7)  Omega- interferon, 24.0/30.3 23.2/223.218.0/133.2 25.0/217.5 17.2/153.1 23.4/212.9 28.2/265.1 pg/ml, mean (1.3)(9.6) (7.4) (8.7) (8.9) (9.1) (9.4) *The spontaneous interferonproduction (in absence of the claimed compounds and the prototype) is indenominator, values of induced interferon levels are in numerator,induction factor is in parentheses.

The data presented in the table show that claimed compounds presentgreater interferon-inducing activity than the prototype, and theinterferon-inducing activity increases with the increase of the lengthof the aliphatic radical-substitute at the nitrogen atom of amino groupof the ion (1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol) in series (ethyl, propyl,butyl). Besides, the prototype has not influenced anyhow theomega-interferon production level. Also, it suddenly turned out, that Land D isomers of the same compound have various activities regarding theinterferon induction. So, for example, the compound 12 (L-isomer) hasincreased the level of gamma-interferon production more significantly,than its D-isomer analogue (compound 4) did. Regarding theomega-interferon, the relationship in some cases was inverse. Thecompound 1 (D-isomer) induced larger amount of the omega-interferon,than its L-isomer variant (compound II) did. Thus, the claimed compoundspossess much more pronounced interferon-inducing activity, than theprototype, and the spectrum of interferons induced by them has differentprofile, than the spectrum of interferons induced by the prototype.

EXAMPLE 21 Cytokine-Inducing Activity of Claimed Compounds (in theMononuclear Culture of Human Peripheral Blood)

Cytokine-inducing activity of claimed compounds in comparison with theprototype was studied in the mononuclear culture of human peripheralblood. The experiments were carried out on mononuclear cells from bloodsamples of 20 various healthy donors (n=20). Mononuclears from humanperipheral blood were separated from the whole donor blood (with EDTAadded) by centrifugation in Histopaque 1077 density gradient. Cells werewashed twice with Hanks solution. The washed mononuclear cells fromhuman peripheral blood, diluted in the 199 medium in concentration of1.5×10⁶ in 1 ml, were inoculated on 24 well flat-bottomed plates at 1 mlin a well and cultivated in thermostat at 37° C. during 24 hours eitherwith claimed compounds or with prototype, or without both of them(control=spontaneous cytokine production). After incubation, supernatantwas collected and the cytokine level was determined with immune-enzymeanalysis (ELISA), in particular, that of interleukin-2 (IL-2),interleukin-4 (IL-4), interleukin-10 (IL-10). In separate experimentseries, the ability of the claimed compounds to prevent the induction ofthe pro-inflammatory cytokine tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha)was studied (in comparison with the prototype), in response to thesynthetic oligodeoxynucleotide CpG-ODN (imitating the cell contact withbacteria). CpG-ODN was introduced into the cultivating medium up to 19mcg/ml concentration, simultaneously with studied compounds. TNF-alphawas determined in cultural liquid with the ELISA method as well. After24-hours incubation, all the claimed compounds (or the prototype,correspondingly) were added to the cultivating medium up to 30 μM/mlconcentration. The results of the study are presented in Table No. 8

TABLE No. 8 Cytokine-inducing activity of the claimed compounds (in theculture of mononuclear cells from human peripheral blood) The claimedcompounds (Compound No and radical description R of the substitutinggroup at the nitrogen atom of amino group of the1-alkiloamine-1-deoxypolyol in parentheses) 1,(R = ethyl), 11,(R =propyl) 4,(R = propyl) 12,(R = propyl) 2(R = butyl) 15(R = butyl) Index*Prototype D-isomer L-isomer D-isomer L-isomer D-isomer L-isomerInterleukin - 1547 2927 2121 2947 2844 3220 3190 10, pg/ml, meanInterleukin - 4320 5432 5387 6480 6122 7124 6980 4, pg/ml, meanInterleukin - 242 899 745 1021 1211 2654 2385 2, pg/ml, mean TNF -alpha, 16 8 9 4 6 4 3 induced CpG-ODN, pg/ml, mean *Data concerning theinduction are normalized by subtraction of value of spontaneous cytokineproduction level (in the absence of claimed compounds or prototype) fromthe values of induced cytokines level.

The data presented in the table show that the claimed compounds areshowing greater cytokine-inducing activity regarding the singleanti-inflammatory interleukins, and the cytokine-inducing activityincreases with the increase of the length of the aliphaticradical-substitute at the nitrogen atom (1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyolgroup) in series “-ethyl, -propyl, -butyl”. The prototype in contrast tothe claimed compounds has poorly influenced the CpG-ODN-induced level oftumor necrosis factor-alpha. Also, it suddenly turned out that L and Disomers of the same compound have various activity regarding theinduction of certain cytokines. Thus, for example, the compound II(L-isomer) increased the production level of interleukin-10 only by 2112pg/ml from the spontaneous production, while its D-isomeric variant(compound 1) increased the production level of the same cytokine on 2927pg/ml. Regarding the interleukin-2, the situation was inverse. CompoundII (L-isomer) induced more quantity of interleukin-2, than its D-isomer(compound 1). Thus, the claimed compounds possess much more pronouncedcytokine-inducing activity regarding the anti-inflammatory cytokines andgreater ability to suppress the synthesis of pro-inflammatory cytokinesthan the prototype, and the spectrum of cytokines induced by them has adifferent profile, than that of cytokines induced by the prototype.

EXAMPLE 22 Immunomodulating Activity of the Claimed Compounds

Immunomodulating activity of the claimed compounds was studied incomparison with prototype at single intravenous injection of 0.2 M watersolutions to Wistar line rats at dose of 8.0×10⁻⁴ M/kg of body weight.The baseline parameters of immune system and the same after compoundsexposure were studied: phagocytic activity of peripheral bloodneutrophils, oxygen-dependent metabolism of peripheral bloodneutrophils, serum interferon level (in 4 hours), CD4 (+) and CD8 (+)lymphocytes amount (on the 3^(rd) day). Neutrophils oxygen-dependentmetabolism was determined with luminol-dependent chemiluminescence (ChL)method. ChL intensity measuring was performed on a biochemiluminometer.Neutrophils oxygen-dependent metabolism was estimated as theI_(summ.)-total amount of impulses, emitted by 1×10³ neutrophils duringthe HL-response registration time (30 min). The serum interferon levelwas determined with the biological method (index of cells protectionagainst Sendai virus infection in culture) in comparison with standardinterferon preparation, the value was expressed in International Units(IU). The relative amount of CD4 (+) and CD8 (+) lymphocytes wasdetermined by means of monoclonal antibodies using a flow cytometer.Also the change of proliferation response of the whole blood cellsculture to the standard mitogen (phytohemagglutinin) as degree (rate) ofchange of [H³]-thymidine intake into cells DNA during 1 hour incubationat 37° C. was studied. The results of the study are presented in theTable No. 9.

TABLE No. 9 Immunomodulating activity of the claimed compounds. Theclaimed compounds (Compound No and, in parentheses, the description ofradical R of the substituting group at the amino group of the cation) 611 2 17 13 8 Index* Prototype (R = ethyl) (R = ethyl) (R = propyl) (R =propyl) (R = butyl) (R = butyl) I_(summ.,) imp./10³ 6034/9645 6432/11342  6137/11552  6118/12590  6766/12420  6089/13716  6282/14023neutrophils/30 min., mean Serum interferon,  5/320  6/450  8/480  7/720 9/750  7/970  5/950 10³ IU/ml, mean CD 4 (+) 40/42 41/43 42/44 43/4542/45 43/46 43/46 lymphocytes, %, mean CD 8 (+) 35/33 33/29 34/30 35/2834/27 33/25 34/24 lymphocytes, %, mean CD 4 (+)/CD 8 (+) 1.14/1.271.24/1.48 1.24/1.46 1.23/1.61 1.24/1.67 1.30/1.84 1.26/1.92 ratio Levelof the PhGA- 2.64/3.25 2.86/4.48 2.73/4.57 2.43/5.25 2.53/5.64 2.45/5.892.52/5.84 stimulated cell proliferative response *The baselineparameters are in the denominator, the parameters after exposure are inthe numerator.

The results clearly suggest that the claimed compounds are significantlymore active, than the prototype according to their influence upon allthe components of immune system: the induced interferon level issignificantly higher, more significant increase of theT-helpers/T-suppressors ratio occurs, as well as that of theproliferative response of the white blood cells to mitogen. Besides, apositive correlation is determined between the response intensity of theimmunity indices and the length of the aliphatic radical-substitute atthe nitrogen atom of the 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol amino group.

EXAMPLE 23 The Direct Antiviral Activity of the Claimed Compounds(Against Different Viruses in Cell Cultures)

Antiviral activity of the claimed compounds in comparison with theprototype was studied in different in vitro systems (Table No. 10). Theclaimed compounds or the prototype, correspondingly, were introducedinto the corresponding culture on the 2^(nd)-7^(th) day after viralcontamination of the culture. All the compared compounds were introducedinto the culturing medium in separate experiments with appointed virusin equimolar quantities.

TABLE No. 10 Antiviral activity of the claimed compounds Difference intiters of the corresponding virus in the preparation's presence andwithout it (negative control of the preparation), lg TCID50* The claimedcompounds (Compound's number and R Virus/ Cell culture substituteradical name at cation aminogroup) nucleic Presence for virus The 1 11 47 2 15 acid's type of capsid titration prototype ethyl ethyl propylpropy butyl butyl Carnivores + Cell culture 1.1 2.23 2.28 2.35 2.41 2.552.62 distemper 4647 virus/RNA Aujeszky's + Primary 1.1 1.62 1.66 1.691.72 1.78 1.78 disease culture of virus/DNA chicken fibroblasts BovineViral + Calf 0.9 1.52 1.54 1.58 1.60 1.67 1.69 Diarrhea coronaryVirus/RNA vessel cell culture Infectious + Taurus-1 1.7 2.26 2.28 2.272.27 2.35 2.41 bovine strain cells rhinotracheitis virus/DNA Adenovirus− Taurus-1 0.1 1.72 1.71 1.82 1.83 1.86 1.89 type 1/DNA strain cellsParvovirus/ − Cells of 0.1 1.56 1.63 1.65 1.72 1.74 0 DNA strain FSHuman + Vero cells 2.0 2.8 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.3 3.3 hepatitis C virus of 1bgenotype/RNA *TCID 50 - a viral dose that killed 50% of the culturedcells.

The data presented in the table No. 10 show that unlike the prototype,the claimed compounds possess higher efficacy, as well as differentantiviral activity spectrum; in particular, it follows particularly fromthe fact that they (unlike the prototype) much more significantly affectnon-enveloped viruses. At that, an increase in antiviral activity in theserie of the claimed salts at the length increase of the aliphaticradical-substitute at the nitrogen atom of the1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol ion's amino group is noted.

EXAMPLE 24 Antimicrobial Activity of the Claimed Compounds (on theExperimental Model of Bacterial Sepsis)

Outbred white mice with body weight 23-25 g were used in the experiment.All the mice groups (10 mice in each group) were injected intravenouslyin the retroorbital sinus with bacteria of Staphylococcus aureusVT-2003R pathogenic strain at a dose of 1×10¹⁰ bacterial cells permouse. Two hours after contamination, the products to be investigatedwere injected intravenously once. The groups from 1 to 6 wereadministered with the claimed compounds (Nos. 1, 5, 9, 2 as well astheir mixtures), the 7^(th) group was administered with the prototype,the 8^(th) group was administered with the vehicle (water forinjection), as a negative control group. The claimed compounds (or theirmixtures) and the prototype were injected in equal dose of 6 mg(calculated as the residue of 9-oxoacridin-10-acetic acid) per kilogrambody weight of the animal. The overall survival rate of the animalsduring 32 hours after the contamination was assessed. The results of theexperiment are presented in Table No. 11.

TABLE No. 11 Antimicrobial activity of the claimed compounds (on theexperimental model of bacterial sepsis). Mice survival rate fordifferent periods of time after Staphylococcus aureus contamination, %Group* 0 h. 2 h. 4 h. 6 h. 8 h. 12 h. 24 h. 28 h. 32 h. 1 - (Claimedcompound 1) 100 100 100 80 70 60 60 50 40 (R = ethyl) 2 - (Claimedcompound 5) 100 100 100 90 80 70 70 60 50 (R = propyl) 3 - (Claimedcompound 9) 100 100 100 80 70 60 60 50 40 (R = ethyl) 4 - (Claimedcompound 2) 100 100 100 100 90 80 70 70 60 (R = butyl) 5- (Mixture ofclaimed 100 100 100 90 90 80 80 70 70 compounds 1 and 5) 6 - (Mixture ofclaimed 100 100 100 90 90 80 80 70 70 compounds 2 and 9) 7 - (prototype)100 100 70 70 50 40 30 20 20 8 - (negative control) 100 100 70 50 40 3020 10 10 *A11 the claimed compounds (or their mixture - groups 5 and 6)and the prototype were injected in equimolar quantities, the molar ratioof claimed compounds in mixtures (groups 5 and 6) was 1:1.

The data presented in the table No. 11 show that claimed compounds andtheir mixtures have much more significant antimicrobial activity thanthe prototype. At that, an increase in antimicrobial activity in theseries of claimed salts at the length increase of the aliphaticradical-substitute at the nitrogen atom of the1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol ion's amino group is noted. Besides, some ofthe mixtures of the claimed salts possess rather more efficacy, than thesame salts alone.

EXAMPLE 25 Antifungal Activity of the Claimed Compounds (on theExperimental Fungal Sepsis Model)

To outbred white mice (10 animals in each group) were injectedintravenously with LD₅₀. dose of suspension of Candida Albicans fungiculture, obtained by sub-cultivating of pathogenic clinical isolate. Onthe 3^(rd) day after contamination, the mice were injected intravenouslywith the compounds to be compared. The groups from 1 to 6 received theclaimed compounds (compounds Nos. 6, 7, 8, 13 as well as their mixturesat different molar ratio), the 7^(th) group received the prototype, the8^(th) group received the vehicle (water for injection), as a negativecontrol group. The prototype and the claimed compounds (or the mixturesof the claimed compounds) were injected in equal dose 6 mg (calculatedas 9-oxoacridin-10-acetic acid residue) pre kilogram body weight of theanimal. The overall survival rate of the animals during 7 days after thecontamination was assessed. The results of the experiment are presentedin Table No. 12.

TABLE 12 Antifungal activity of the claimed compounds (on theexperimental fungal sepsis model). Mice survival rate at different termsafter Candida albicans contamination, % Group* 1^(st) day 3^(rd) day5^(th) day 7^(th) day 1 - (Claimed compound 6) 100 90 80 60 2 - (Claimedcompound 7) 100 90 90 70 3 - (Claimed compound 8) 100 90 90 80 4 -(Claimed compound 13) 100 90 80 80 5 - (Mixture of claimed 100 90 90 90compounds 6 and 7; 1:1) 6 - (Mixture of claimed 100 100 100 100compounds 8 and 13; 1:4) 7 - (prototype) 100 70 50 50 8 - (negativecontrol) 100 80 50 50 *All the claimed compounds (or their mixture -groups 5 and 6) and the prototype were injected in equimolar quantities,the molar ratios of claimed compounds in mixtures (groups 5 and 6) were1:1 and 1:4, respectively.

The data presented in the table No. 12 show that claimed compounds havemuch more significant antifungal activity than the prototype. At that,an increase in antifungal activity in the series of claimed salts at thelength increase of the alkyl radical substitutuent at the nitrogen atomof amino group of 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol cation (in the series“-ethyl; -propyl; -butyl”) is noted. Besides, some claimed saltsmixtures possess rather more protective effect, than the same saltsalone.

EXAMPLE 26 Antitumor Activity of the Claimed Compounds (at CombinedTreatment Of an Experimental Tumor)

The studies were carried out using 60 BALB/C line mice with body weightof 20-25 g. Strain ACATON (intestinal adenocarcinoma) was inoculated inthe left side of the animals. On the 7^(th) day after inoculation, theanimals were divided into 3 groups, of 20 mice in each. First groupreceived intraperitoneally the claimed compounds, dissolved in the waterfor injection in dose of 10 mg/kg of body weight (calculated as9-oxoacridin-10-acetic acid residue), every second day, beginning on the7^(th) day after tumor inoculation, 7 injections in total; 2^(nd) groupreceived the prototype in the same (equimolar) dose, the solvent and theroute of administration were the same. Additionally all the animals wereinjected with cytostatic agent cyclophosphan in dose of 7 mg per kg ofbody weight intraperitoneally daily for 10 days. 3^(rd) group served asnegative controls and received the vehicle (water for injection), 0.4 mlper mouse intraperitoneally daily for 10 days as well. All the animalswere euthanized on day 22 after tumor inoculation. The tumors wereexcised and average tumor weight was determined in each animal group.Antitumor activity of the preparations was determined as the index oftumor growth inhibition. The growth inhibition index in each group wascalculated by a formula:

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To estimate the toxicity, the animal's body weight was recorded beforethe substances administration onset and immediately after completion ofthe treatment. The results are presented in Table No. 13.

TABLE 13 Antitumor activity of the claimed compounds (in combinedtreatment of an experimental tumor). Index of Animal body Tumor tumorSurvival at day 22 Group/substances weight, g. weight, g. inhibition., %Living Dead Cyclophosphan and Before 23.4 2.48 65.98 17 3 compound 6After 21.2 (R = ethyl) Cyclophosphan and Before 23.5 2.10 71.19 15 5compound 7 After 20.4 (R = propyl) Cyclophosphan and Before 24.2 1.7576.00 16 4 compound 8 After 19.8 (R = butyl) Cyclophosphan and Before23.7 4.82 33.88 10 10 the prototype After 15.4 Negative control Before21.2 7.29 — 18 2 (water for injection) After 17.1

The data presented in the table No. 13 show that the claimed compoundspossess much more significant antitumor activity than the prototype, andtoxic effects in groups received the claimed compounds (body weightloss) are lower. Animal survival rate in groups receiving the claimedcompounds was significantly higher than in the group receiving theprototype. At that, it was noted that antitumor activity in the seriesof claimed salts increase parallel to the length increase of thealiphatic radical-substitute at nitrogen atom of amino group of a cation(1-alkylamino-1-desoxypolyol).

EXAMPLE 27 Antiparasitic Activity of the Claimed Compounds (in theExperimental Opistorchosis Model)

The experiment was performed on on 60 gold hamsters (males, 100 g ofbody weight) infested per os by 50 metacercariae of O. felineus.Starting the second day after infestation, during two weeks, the claimedcompounds were administered intramuscularly at a dose of 4 mg/kg of bodyweight (calculated as 9-oxoacridin-10-acetic acid residue) every thirdday or, accordingly, the prototype was administered at the same dose.(All the substances were injected intramuscularly, dissolved in thewater for injection (0.5 ml per animal). Animals with untreatedopistorchosis infection served as negative control (they received thevehicle only i.e water for injection was injected in the same volume),and intact healthy gold hamsters served as intact control. Functionalactivity of peripheral blood neutrophils was determined according totheir capacity to engulf latex particles of 2.7 mkm diameter(Hamburger's index i.e. the percentage of active cells, Wright indexi.e. average of engulfed particles per one phagocytic cell). Indices ofO. felineus metacercariae level infestation were a number of eggs in onegram of animal excrements and a number of opisthorchis maritaes in liverthat was examined after gold hamsters' euthanasia. The results of thestudy are presented in Table No. 14.

TABLE No. 14 Antiparasitic activity of the claimed compounds (on theexperimental opistorchosis model). Observed animal groups Negativecontrol Intact (water for The Claimed Claimed Indices animals injection)prototype compound 1 compound 2 Percentage of — 0% 44%: 100% 100%suppression of metacercariae infestation Egg production — 26.8 21.4 4.85.4 intensity, egg/g of excrements Hamburger's index 31.45 19.23 15.7532.71 30.11 Wright index 2.94 1.89 2.12 3.29 3.36The data presented in the table show that the claimed compounds possesssignificantly greater influence on leucocyte and peripheral bloodphagocytic activity and completely suppress the metacercariaeinfestation, and, thus, possess significantly higher antiparasiticefficacy, than the prototype.

EXAMPLE 28 Antiphlogistic Activity of the Claimed Compound (in theSuppression of The Inflammatory Granulation, Caused by the SubcutaneousImplantation of Cotton Pellets)

Randomly bred Sprague-Dowley rats weighing 160-220 g were used wereused. Under ketamine anesthesia (60 mg/kg intraperitoneally), rats wereimplanted s.c. in the inguinal region with two cotton pellets of 30 mgweight each. The claimed compounds or the prototype, relatively, wereinjected in water solution at dose of 20 microMol/kg animal body weight(that is 5 mg/kg, calculated as 9-oxoacridin-10-acetic acid residue) onthe 1^(st), 2^(nd), 5^(th), 8^(th) day after implantation. The controlgroup received the vehicle (water for injection) in 0.25 ml volume bythe same regimen. On the 9^(th) day, the animals were euthanized withethyl ether, the cotton pellets along with the surrounding granulomawere dissected out and dried at 60° C. during 24 hours, and thenweighted. Antiphlogistic activity was determined according to thecapacity of the claimed compound or the prototype to decrease the massof the granulation tissue and of the inflammatory infiltration, incomparison with those of the control group. The data are presented inthe Table No, 15.

TABLE 15 Antiphlogistic activity of the claimed compound (on thesuppression of the inflammation in the “cotton pellet granuloma” test).Claimed compound No and (in paren- thesis) radical meaning R of thesubstituting group at the nitrogen Number of Inflammation atom ofaminogroup of the 1- animals in the Pellet weight suppression Compoundsalkylamino-1-desoxypoliol ion. group (mg), mean percentage (%) Control(water 6 87 — for injection) The prototype 6 76 12.7 The claimed 1 (R =ethyl) 6 65 25.3 compounds 6 (R = ethyl 6 63 27.6 4 (R = propyl 6 5240.3 7 (R = propyl) 6 54 38.0 3 (R = butyl) 6 48 44.9 15 (R = butyl) 646 47.2The data presented in the table show that the claimed compounds possessa significantly higher antiphlogistic and antisclerotic activity, thanthe prototype.

EXAMPLE 29 Radioprotective and Stressprotective Activities of theClaimed Compounds (on the Model of Acute Radiation Syndrome, Caused byTotal Irradiation)

Male Wistar's rats weighing 210-230 g were used. Animals were randomizedinto 6 groups with 20 animals in each group. Water solutions of theclaimed compounds (group 1, 2, 3) or of the prototype (group 4) wereadministered in the stomach of the animals with pump at a dose 1 mMol/kgbody weight. The volume of solution was 0.2 ml per 100 g of animalweight. The negative control group of animal (Group 5 was considerednegative control group) has received intragastrically same volume ofbi-distilled water, nother group (Group 6 was considered intact controlgroup) has received distillated water of the same volume as well. Totalirradiation was performed with the X-ray unit RUM-17 at the dose 6.5 Gyin 4 hours after injection of preparations. All animals groups weresubjected to irradiation, except the group of intact controls. At 24hours after irradiation, the half of each group of animals was weighted,decapitated and simultaneously the arterial blood, thymus, spleen andadrenal gland sampling was performed to assess the stressprotectiveactivity of compounds. Stressprotective activity of the claimedcompounds and of the prototype was assessed by the dynamics of change ofrelative (relatively to the body weight) weights of spleen, thymus andadrenal glands and blood serum cortisol level to blood serum insulinlevel ratio (on the 1^(st) day after irradiation). To estimate theradioprotective activity of compounds another half of each group wasdecapitated on the 7^(th) day after irradiation. Radioprotectiveactivity was assessed on the basis of the dynamics of change in whiteblood indices: absolute leukocyte number, relative amount of leukocytesand hemoglobin level (to the 7^(th) day). The results of the study arepresented in Table No. 16.

TABLE No. 16 Radioprotective and stressprotective activities of theclaimed compounds (in the model of acute radiation syndrome, caused bytotal irradiation). Hormonal changes on Group No, compound No and theRelative weight (mg/100 g the 1^(st) day after Blood indices on themeaning of the R radical at the body weight) on the 1^(st) irradiation7^(th) day after irradiation nitrogen atom of the aminogroup day afterirradiation Cortisol/insulin Blood of the 1-alkylamino-1-desoxypoliolAdrenal ratio in hemoglobin, Leukocytes, Lymphocytes, ion for theclaimed compounds. Thymus Spleen glands serum, mean g/l, mean 10⁹/l,mean %, mean Group 1, -ethyl 116 432 17.0 2.9 126.4 7.23 50.32 claimedcompound 1 Group 2, -propyl 118 476 16.9 3.2 132.1 7.52 52.14 claimedcompound 2 Group 3, -butyl 122 495 17.2 3.4 135.2 8.24 54.03 claimedcompound 3 Group 4, — 92 397 16.5 2.3 112.1 5.02 38.24 prototype Group5, — 85 335 15.4 1.75 108.3 3.82 35.34 negative control Intact — 123 55218.5 4.29 152.1 12.34 74.30 controlThe data presented in the table show that the claimed compounds protectthe organism much more efficiently than the prototype from theirradiation both regarding the stress alteration (involution of lymphoidtissue and hormonal changes) and regarding the damaging action ofradiation on the blood cells and/or their production. At that, there arethe positive correlation between the length of aliphatic radical at thenitrogen atom of the cation (1-alkylamino-1 deoxypoliol) in the seriesof the claimed compounds and the stressprotective/radioprotectiveactivity level. Thus, the claimed compounds possess more significantradioprotective and stressprotective activities, than the prototype.

EXAMPLE 30 Immunomodulating Activity of Claimed Medicinal Preparation(in Treatment of Immunodeficiency in Patients with Severe Burn Injury)

Immunomodulating properties of the claimed medicinal preparation inclinical trials are studied in treatment of secondary immunodeficiency,caused by severe burn.

A group of 54 patients aged 28-43 years (23 female and 31 male) sufferedthe burn disease with severe grade of burn injury (the affected areaconsisted 22%-38% of body surface, Frank index was from 73 to 126 units)was under observation. The treatment of patients either with the claimedmedicinal preparation (Group 1) or with prototype (Group 2) wasperformed on the basis of traditional intensive care (for example,infusion and transfusion therapy, antibacterial therapy, preparationsimproving microcirculation and blood rheology, parenteral and enteralnutrition, enterosorption, necrotomy and autodermoplasty surgeries); atthat the patients were randomly assigned into 2 groups. Patients of bothgroups were comparable regarding sex, age and burn injury severity,regimen and schedule of performed conventional therapy. Starting fromday 4 after injury, the preparations were injected intravenously as abolus injection once a day at dose of 250-500 mg (calculated as9-oxyacridine-10-acetic acid) according the treatment course on the1^(st), 2^(nd), 4^(th), 6^(th), 8^(th), 11^(th), 14^(th), 17^(th),20^(th), 23^(rd), 26^(th) day. Absolute and relative amount of T-helperlymphocytes (Th), T-suppressor lymphocytes (Ts) and their ratio (Th/Ts)were estimated. The degree of changes of said indices as compared to thenormal ones (mean indices of healthy blood donors) were calculated.Immune status examination was carried out on the 3^(rd) day after injury(before the initiation of treatment with the claimed medicinalpreparation or with the prototype) and on the next day after completionof course of treatment with preparations. The data are presented inTable No. 17.

TABLE No. 17 Immunomodulating activity of claimed medicinal preparation(in treatment of immunodeficiency in patients with severe burn injury).Group of patients, receiving Comventional therapy ComventionalComventional and the claimed therapy and the Index therapy medicinalpreparation prototype Number of patients in group 18 18 18 Period afterinjury 3^(rd) day 30^(th) day Before the After the Before the After thecourse (3^(rd) day) course (30^(th) day) course (3^(rd) day) course(30^(th) day) Th, % of the norm, mean 31 40 32 57 34 45 Th/Ts, % of thenorm, mean 18 31 22 83 20 44 % of the adverse events — — — 0% — 11%(allergic reactions, caused by the preparation)The data presented in the table show that the claimed medicinalpreparation possess higher efficacy, than the prototype, with lower rateof adverse evenrs.

EXAMPLE 31 Antibacterial (Anti-Chlamydia) and Immunomodulating(Immuocorrecting) Efficacy of the Claimed Medicinal Preparation (inWomen with Chronic Inflammatory Diseases Of Uterus and Appendages Causedby Chlamydia)

The study of anti-Chlamydia and immunomodulating activity of the claimedmedicinal preparation was performed in women with chronic inflammatorydiseases of uterus and appendages caused by Chlamydia. Diagnosis wasverified with polymerase chain reaction (PCR). All the women (45persons) were randomized in 3 groups, 15 persons in each. The firstgroup received basic antibacterial therapy (BAT): ofloxacin in 200 mg 2times a day during 15 days. To the second group, in addition to BAT, theclaimed medicinal preparation in single dose of 250 mg (calculated as9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid) was administered; the third group, inaddition to BAT, received the prototype in single (=daily) dose of 250mg (calculated as 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid). Both preparations wereinjected intramuscularly on the 1^(st), 2^(nd), 4^(th), 6^(th), 8^(th),11^(th), 14^(th), 17^(th), 20^(th), 23^(rd) day of the treatment course(10 injections in total). Efficacy of the therapy was assessed on thebasis of the disease duration, dynamics of clinical and laboratoryindices, disease relapse rate. In all patients laboratory recoverycontrol test after the treatment completion was performed withpolymerase chain reaction (PCR). The first control test was performedimmediately after the treatment completion, and the final control test(aetiological recovery control test) was performed to the end of thesecond month after the treatment completion. Besides, the immunologicalindices were studies, taking into account the immunodeficiency,naturally accompanying Chlamydia infection. The mean polymorphonuclearleucocyte (PNL) cytoplasmic granules amount was also assessed as anintegral index of antibacterial phagocytic activity of thecell-component of the immune system, directly reflecting their abilityto digest the engulfed Chlamydiae. The data related to treatmentefficacy in three droups of patients are presented in Table No. 18.

TABLE No. 18 Antibacterial (anti-Chlamydia) and immunomodulating(immuocorrecting) efficacy of the claimed medicinal preparation (infemales with chronic inflammatory diseases of uterine appendages of theChlamydia aetiology). Group of patient, receiving Basic BAT and theantibacterial claimed medicinal BAT and the therapy, BAT preparationprototype Index: (N = 15) (N = 15) (N = 15) Etiological recovery, % 6998 76 Immune system indices: Control Before After Before After BeforeAfter (healthy donors) treatment treatment treatment treatment treatmenttreatment (N = 10) Amount of cytoplasmic granules in 15 8.5 10.2 9.014.3 9.3 11.5 peripheral blood PNLs, mean Serum interferon, log₂ IU/ml,mean 2.6 0.2 0.8 0.2 2.5 0.3 1.2 Alpha-interferon, produced by the 9.45.1 5.3 5.2 8.9 5.4 5.8 peripheral blood leukocytes, and induced inculture by the Newcastle disease virus, log₂ IU/ml, meanGamma-interferon, produced by the 6.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 6.5 4.8 5.0 peripheralblood leukocytes, and induced in culture by staphylococcus enterotoxinA, log₂ IU/ml, meanThe data presented in Table No. 18 show that the claimed preparation ismore effective, than the prototype, with lower rate of adverse effects.At that, the immune defense indices were significantly improved aftercarried out therapy with the claimed medicinal preparation, and thisimprovement is much more pronounced then those after the prototypetreatment.

EXAMPLE 32 Antiviral Efficacy of the Medicinal Preparation (with Respectto Acute Viral Hepatitis A)

The claimed medicinal preparation was used in treatment of acute viralhepatitis A. 20 patients were enrolled in the trial. The patients wereassigned randomly into two groups: 9 patients in the first group werereceiving a medicinal preparation according to the invention and 11patients in the second group were receiving the prototype. Thepreparations were administered intravenously in the dose of 250 mg(calculated based on 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid) once daily on the1^(st), 2^(nd), 4^(th), 6^(th), 8^(th), 11^(th), 14^(th), 17^(th),20^(th), 23^(rd) day (10 injections total) of the treatment course inmonotherapy regimen. The efficacy of the therapy was estimated on thebasis of the jaundice period duration, splenomegaly period duration,hepatomegaly, enzymemia (alanine aminotransferase) duration, dyspepsia.Before the initiation of the treatment, no statistically significantdifferences were noticed in patient distribution between the two groupsin terms of sex, age, baseline enzyme level. The results of the studyare presented in Table No. 19.

TABLE No. 19 Antiviral efficacy of the medicinal preparation accordingto the invention in comparison to prototype (in respect of acute viralhepatitis A). Group of patients, receiving The claimed medicinal Theprototype Index preparation (N = 9) (N = 11) Duration of the enzymemiaperiod, days, mean 20.3 25.3 Duration of the hepatomegaly period, days,mean 14.8 17.5 Duration of the splenomegaly period, days, mean 12.1 15.5Duration of the jaundice period, days, mean 15.3 18.1 Duration of thedyspepsia period, days, mean 4.2 6.2 Number of patients with adverseeffects (temperature rise 0 (0%) 2 (22%) after the preparationinjection), absolute value (percent)The data presented in Table No. 19 have shown that in the first group ofpatients that were treated with the claimed compound, the positivedynamics regarding biochemical and clinical indices, was expressed moresignificantly than in the second group of patients, treated with theprototype compound. Thus, the claimed compound is more effective intreatment of acute viral hepatitis A, than prototype, with lower rate ofadverse events.

EXAMPLE 33 Antiviral Efficacy of the Claimed Medicinal Preparation (inthe Treatment of Acute Viral Hepatitis B)

The claimed medicinal preparation was used in treatment of acute viralhepatitis B. Diagnosis of viral hepatitis was verified with thepolymerase chain reaction (PCR) (detection of HBV DNA). A total of 45persons were included in the trial. Patients were randomly assigned dinto two groups: 24 persons in the group receiving the claimed medicinalpreparation and 21 persons in the group, receiving the prototype. Thepreparations were administered intramuscularly in the dose of 250 mg or500 mg (calculated as 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid) once daily on the1^(st), 2^(nd), 4^(th), 6^(th), 8^(th), 11^(th), 14^(th), 17^(th),20^(th), 23^(rd), 26^(th), 29^(th) day of the treatment course. Besidesthe therapy with preparations to be investigated, all the patientsreceived the same basic therapy: disintoxication (Haemodez) andvitaminotherapy. The treatment efficacy was estimated on the basis ofintoxication duration, liver dimensions normalization terms andbiochemical and serological indices: hyperbilirubinemia andhyperenzymemia duration, terms of disappearance of HBsAg from the bloodserum and appearance of the antibodies against HBeAg. Canges ofserological markers (antigens: HBsAg, HBeAg; and antibodies: anti-HBcorIgM, anti-Hbco-total, anti-HBsAg, anti-HBeAg) were estimated with theimmunoenzyme method. Before the treatment initiation, there were nostatistically significant differences between the two groups in terms ofenzyme, markers and viral load levels, in terms of received daily doseof preparation (250 mg or 500 mg), as well in terms of sex and age. Theresults of the study are presented in the Table No. 20.

TABLE No. 20 Antiviral efficacy of the claimed medicinal preparation (intreatment of acute viral hepatitis B). Group of patients, receiving Theclaimed medicinal The prototype Index preparation (N = 21) (N = 24)Duration of HBsAg 22.1 29.1 persistence, days, mean Appearance ofanti-HBeAg 15.3 28.6 and/or of anti-HBcor IgM, days, mean Duration ofthe cytolysis 14.5 19.8 period (hyperenzymemia), days, mean Duration ofthe jaundice 8.4 10.5 period, days, mean Rate of the patients with 016.7 HBV DNA in blood serum at the end of treatment, % Rate of thepatients with 0 12.5 HBsAg in blood serum in 2.5 months after the end oftreatment (chronization of the process), %

In the group receiving the treatment with the claimed preparation, morepronounced positive dynamics concerning hepatitis B virus markers, andthe jaundice period and cytolysis period were much shorter, than in thepatient group receiving the prototype treatment. Besides, at examinationof the patients in 2.5 months, in the group receiving the claimedmedicinal preparation, no patients were found to be HBsAg carriers, andin the group receiving the prototype such patients were found, thatdeclares that the claimed medicinal preparation, unlike the prototype,prevents the viral infection from becoming chronic. Thus, the claimedmedicinal preparation is more effective in acute viral hepatitis Btreatment, than the prototype, by lower rate of adverse events; andunlike the prototype, prevents viral infection from becoming chronic.

EXAMPLE 34 Antiviral Efficacy of the Claimed Medicinal Preparation (inTreatment of Acute Viral Hepatitis C)

The claimed medicinal preparation was used in treatment of acute viralhepatitis C. Diagnosis of viral hepatitis C was verified with thepolymerase chain reaction. The therapeutic efficacy was estimated on thebasis of the change of the rate of patients with different viral RNAblood levels (high, medium and low level, complete absence) and of therate of patients with different serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT)levels: more than 7 upper normal limits (UNL) and higher, from 3 to 7UNL, from 2 to 3 UNL, more than 1 but less than 2 UNL, from 1 and lessUNL. Altogether, 42 patients were included in the trial. Patients wererandomized into two groups: the group receiving the claimed medicinalpreparation and the group receiving the prototype, correspondingly. Thepreparations were administered intramuscularly in the dose of 250 mg or500 mg (calculated as 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid) once daily on the1^(st), 2^(nd), 4^(th), 6^(th), 8^(th), 11^(th), 14^(th), 17^(th),20^(th), 23^(rd), 26^(th) day of the treatment course (11 injections).Besides the therapy with the preparations to be compared all thepatients received basic treatment with hepatoprotectors in identicaldoses (Phospholiv). One day before the treatment initiation and the nextday after the course completion, in patients, the ALT level and theviral copies number in blood were determined. There were nostatistically significant differences between groups before thetreatment start in patient distribution in terms of daily receivedpreparation dose (250 mg or 500 mg), of sex, age, ALT level, viral load,disease duration and viral genotype (“1b-genotype” and “not 1bgenotype”). The results of the study are presented in the Table No. 21.

TABLE No. 21 Antiviral efficacy of the claimed medicinal preparation (atthe treatment of acute viral hepatitis C). Group of patients, receivingThe claimed medicinal The prototype preparation (N = 20) (N = 22) BeforeAfter Before After Index treatment treatment treatment treatment Numberof patients with high 10/50.0 0/0.0 11/50.0 1/4.5  viral load(patients/%) Number of patients with  5/25.0 0/0.0  6/27.3 5/22.7 mediumviral load (patients/%) Number of patients with low  5/25.0  6/30.0 5/22.7 6/27.3 viral load (patients/%) Number of patients with no viral0/0.0 14/70.0 0/0  8/36.4 load (patients/%) Number of patients with ALT10/50.0 0/0.0 12/   0/0.0  level more than 7 UNL (patients/%) Number ofpatients with ALT  8/40.0 0/0.0  8/36.4 5/22.7 level 3-7 UNL(patients/%) Number of patients with ALT  2/10.0  2/10.0 2/9.1 10/45.5 level 2-3 UNL (patients/%) Number of patients with ALT 0/0.0  4/20.00/0.0 5/22.7 level more than 1 but less than 2 UNL (patients/%) Numberof patients with ALT 0/0.0 14/70.0 0/0.0 2/9.1  level 1 UNL and less(patients/%) Number of patients in whom 0/0.0 4/18.2 adverse events werenoted (fewer after injection and/or allergic manifestations)(patients/%) * UNL—Upper Normal Limit of the corresponding index.

The data presented in the Table No. 21 show that the claimed medicinalpreparation is more effective in acute viral hepatitis C treatment, thanthe prototype, with less rate of adverse events.

EXAMPLE 35 Antiviral Efficacy of the Claimed Medicinal Preparation (inTreatment of HIV-Infection)

The claimed medicinal preparation was used in treatment of HIV-infection(2A-3B stages). HIV-infection diagnosis was verified by checking of thepresence of antibodies against HIV, and by the polymerase chainreaction. The claimed medicinal preparation or the prototype, wereadministered in enteric-coated tablets of 0.15 g (calculated as9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid). Patients took 4 tablets at once (that is0.6 g per dose calculated as 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid) per os once aday on the 1^(st), 2^(nd), 4^(th), 6^(th), 8^(th), 11^(th), 14^(th),17^(th), 20^(th), 23^(rd) day of treatment and then the same 4 tabletsonce every 3-5 days during 2.5 moths. Patients were randomized into twogroups: the group, receiving the claimed medicinal preparation, and thegroup, receiving the prototype. In total 60 patients (30 in the group,receiving the claimed medicinal preparation and 30 in the group,receiving the prototype) were treated. A week before the treatmentbeginning, and a week after completing of the course, the number ofvirus copies in blood of patients was estimated. The therapy efficacy incorresponding group was estimated on the basis of the change of a rateof patients having different numbers of virus copies per milliliter ofblood serum (under 1×10⁴; from 1×10⁴ to 3×10⁴; from 3×10⁴ to 1×10⁵;above 1×10⁵). Before the initiation of the treatment, there were nostatistically significant differences of distribution between the twopatients groups in terms of sex, age, viral load, disease duration andHIV stage. The results of the study are presented in the Table No. 22.

TABLE No. 22 Antiviral efficacy of the claimed medicinal preparation (intreatment of HIV-infection). Group of patients, receiving The claimedmedicinal The prototype preparation (N = 30) (N = 30) Before AfterBefore After Index treatment treatment treatment treatment Number ofpatients with viral 10/33.3 22/73.3  11/36.6 14/46.7  load below 1 × 10⁴copies/ml (persons/%) Number of patients with viral 12/40.0 4/13.311/36.6 9/30.0 load from 1 × 10⁴ to 3 × 10⁴ copies/ml (persons/%) Numberof patients with viral  5/16.7 3/10.0  6/20.0 5/16.7 load from 3 × 10⁴to 1 × 10⁵ copies/ml (persons/%) Number of patients with viral  3/10.01/3.3  2/6.7 2/6.7  load above 1 × 10⁵ copies/ml (persons/%) Number ofpatients with 0/0 3/3.3  observed adverse effects (body temperature riseafter injection and/or allergic manifestations) (persons/%) Number ofpatients with 0/0 4/13.3 observed appearance of new HIV-associatedinfections during the treatment (persons/%)

The data presented in the Table No. 22 show, that the claimed medicinalpreparation is more effective in treatment of HIV and prophylactics ofHIV-associated infections, than the prototype, with lower rate ofadverse events.

EXAMPLE 36 Antiviral Efficacy of the Claimed Medicinal Preparation (inTreatment of Recurrent Genital Herpes)

51 patients (22 males and 29 females of 24 to 45 years old) withrecurrent genital herpes, with mean duration of remission ranges from1.5 to 2 months, recurrence rate 6 and more times annually, wereincluded in the trial. Before the treatment, the relapse duration was8-10 days. All the patients have passed the checkup, including physicalexamination, identification of the herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2 insamples of urogenital and foci discharges, using polymerase chainreaction (PCR) method. Before the admission for the treatment, patientswere examined to ensure they no have other sexually transmitteddiseases: syphilis, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, Chlamydiosis,mycoplasmosis, urogenital candidosis. All the patients were randomizedin two groups: the 1^(st) group received the claimed medicinalpreparation, the 2^(nd) group received the prototype. Both preparationswere injected intramuscularly in the dose of 250 g (calculated as9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid) once daily on the 1^(st), 2^(nd), 4^(th),6^(th), 11^(th), 14^(th), 17^(th), 20^(th), 23^(rd) of the course oftreatment (totally 10 injections for the course). Treatment wasperformed as monotherapy, beginning on a first day of the next relapseperiod. After the treatment course, patients were followed up viaoutpatient clinic visits during 6 months. The treatment efficacycriteria in each group were changes of rate of patients having variousduration and frequency of relapses. Before the beginning of thetreatment, there were no statistically significant differences inpatient distribution between the two groups in terms of sex, age,frequency and duration of relapses. The results of the study of theantiviral efficacy of the claimed medicinal preparation are presented inthe Table No. 23.

TABLE No. 23 Antiviral efficacy of the claimed medicinal preparation (intreatment of recurrent genital herpes). Group of patients, receiving Theclaimed medicinal The prototype preparation (N = 25) (N = 26) BeforeAfter Before After Index treatment treatment treatment treatment Numberof patients with 0/0.0  11/44.0 0/0   5/19.2 relapse, during 4 daysNumber of patients with 0/0.0  14/56.0 0/0   8/30.8 relapse, during 5days Number of patients with 4/16.0 0/0.0 5/19.2 7/26.9 relapse, during6 days Number of patients with 5/20.0 0/0.0 5/19.2 4/15.4 relapse,during 7 days Number of patients with 7/28.0 0/0.0 7/26.9 4/15.4relapse, during 8 days Number of patients with 9/36.0 0/0.0 10/38.5 7/26.9 relapse, during 9 days Number of patients with 5/20.0 1/4.06/23.1 7/26.9 relapse-free period of 6-7 weeks Number of patients with18/72.0   8/32.0 19/75.1  18/69.2  relapse-free period of 7-8 weeksNumber of patients with 2/8.0  16/64.0 1/3.8  11/3.8  relapse-freeperiod of 9-10 weeks Number of patients with 1/4.0 5/15.4 observedadverse effects (body temperature rise after injection and/or allergicmanifestations), absolute number (percent) * The absolute patient numberis in the numerator, the general number percentage is in thedenominator.

The data presented in the Table No. 23 show, that after the treatmentwith the claimed medicinal preparation the relapse durationsignificantly decreased, and the relapse-free period increased. At that,the prototype has had a lower influence on the relapse duration, and noinfluence on the relapse frequency. Besides, the significant decrease ofinflammatory manifestation was estimated in treatment with the claimedmedicinal preparation, and the rate of adverse events was lower than ingroup of patients treated with the prototype. Thus, the claimedmedicinal preparation possesses a greater antiviral efficacy intreatment of recurrent genital herpes.

EXAMPLE 37 Antiviral Efficacy of the Claimed Medicinal Preparation (inLocal Treatment of Orofacial Herpes)

74 patients (35 males and 39 females) of 18 to 55 years old withorofacial herpes were included in the trial. The diagnosis of herpeticinfection was determined on the basis of the typical clinicalpresentation, and the diagnosis was verified by the observation ofrising of antibodies titer against the herpes simplex virus in thepaired sera using the immunoenzyme method. All the patients wererandomized in two groups: the 1^(st) group received the claimedmedicinal preparation, the 2^(nd) group received the prototype. Bothpreparations were applied locally as 5 mass % (calculated as9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid) liniment. Preparations were applied everytime right after the herpes relapse manifestations (itch), and continueto apply (5 times daily) till the end of skin manifestations (scab) ofeach relapse. Treatment duration (supervision) was 6 months. Efficacycriteria were the duration of relapse of orofacial herpes, dynamics offoci number, dynamics of soreness periods, itch, burning, edema, andhyperemia durations. Before the beginning of the treatment, there wereno statistically significant differences in patient distribution betweenthe two groups in terms of sex, age, frequency and duration of relapsesof orofacial herpes. The results of the study of the antiviral efficacyof the claimed medicinal preparation are presented in the Table No. 24.

TABLE No. 24 Antiviral efficacy of the claimed medicinal preparation (inlocal treatment of orofacial herpes). The claimed medicinal The Indices*preparation prototype Relapse duration (mean, days) 15.3/7.7  14.4/10.2Foci number, mean 8.5/7.0 8.3/8.1 Soreness period duration, days, mean2.2/1.1 1.9/1.4 Duration of itch and burning 2.4/1.1 2.3/1.8 sensation,days, mean Duration of edema, days, mean 1.6/1.1 1.7/1.3 Duration ofhyperemia, days, mean 1.7/1.0 1.7/1.5 *The parameter before thetreatment is in nominator, the parameter after treatment is indenominator.The data presented in the Table No. 23 show, that after treatment withthe claimed medicinal preparation the relapse duration is significantlyshorter, and the soreness, itch, burning sensation, edema and hyperemiaperiods are significantly shorter as well, than in treatment with theprototype. Besides, at the analysis of relapse frequency (a number ofrelapses in a year), there is a tendency to decrease the relapsefrequency (from 7.2 to 6.8 in a year) in the group treated with theclaimed medicinal preparation. There was no such effect in group,treated with the prototype. Thus, the claimed preparation is moreeffective in treatment of orofacial herpes, than the prototype.

EXAMPLE 38 Antiviral Activity of the Claimed Medicinal Preparation (inTreatment of Infectious Mononucleosis)

44 patients (30 males and 14 females) of 18 to 24 years old with typicalclinical presentation of the disease (fever, tonsillitis, adenopathy,splenomegaly and hepatomegaly, rash), verified with laboratory (absolutelymphocytosis with presence of atypical forms) and serological tests(positive infectious mononucleosis test) were included into the trial.Patients were randomized in two groups: 22 patients were receiving theclaimed medicinal preparation and 22 patients were receiving theprototype in equal single (=daily) dose of 250 mg (calculated as9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid) on the 1^(st), 2^(nd), 4^(th), 6^(th),8^(th), 11^(th), 14^(th) day. Therapy efficacy was estimated on thebasis of duration of fever, tonsillitis, adenopathy, splenomegaly andhepatomegaly periods. There were no differences in distribution betweengroups in terms of sex, age, severity level of the disease symptoms. Theresults of the study o are presented in the Table No. 25.

TABLE No. 25 Antiviral and immunomodulating activity of the claimedmedicinal preparation (in treatment of infectious mononucleosis). Groupof patients, receiving The claimed medicinal The prototype Indexpreparation (N = 22) (N = 22) Fever period duration, mean, 5.1  1.9 daysTonsillitis period duration, 4.0  7.0 mean, days Adenopathy periodduration, 7.4 11.5 mean, days Splenomegaly period duration, 7.0 14.2mean, days Hepatomegaly period duration, 5.7 12.2 mean, days Number ofpatients with 0 (0%) 2 (9.1%) observed adverse effects, caused by thetreatment, absolute number (percent)The data presented in the table show, that in group of patients, treatedwith the claimed medicinal preparation, the period of pathologicalsymptoms presence is much shorter, than in group of patients, treatedwith the prototype. Thus, the claimed medicinal preparation has asignificantly higher efficacy in treatment of infectious mononuclosis,than the prototype, with lower rate of adverse events.

EXAMPLE 39 Antimicrobial and Immunomodulating Efficacy of the ClaimedCompound (in Treatment of Purulent Diseases)

16 patients (10 males and 6 females) of 34 to 55 years old suffered froma mandibulofacial region phlegmon were included in the trial. Thepatients were assigned randomly into two groups. Both groups werereceiving the standard antibacterial therapy during 5 days (3 g ofcefotaxime intramuscularly daily, divided into 4 injections). 8 patientsreceived the prototype (group 1) and 8 patients received the claimedmedicinal preparation. Preparations were taken as enteric coated tabletsper os in equal single (=daily) dose of 600 mg (4 tablets of 0.15 geach, calculated as 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid) on the 1^(st), 2^(nd),4^(th), 6^(th), 8^(th), 11^(th), 14^(th) day of treatment course. Therewere no differences in distribution between groups in terms of sex, age,severity level of the disease symptoms. The results of the study arepresented in the Table No. 26.

TABLE No. 26 Antimicrobial and immunomodulating (immunocorrecting)efficacy of the claimed preparation (in treatment of purulent diseases).Group 2 (the Group 1 (the claimed medicinal prototype + preparation +cefotaxime) cefotaxime), Index (N = 8) (N = 8) Period of fever, daysafter the 6 4 beginning of the treatment, mean Period of woundcleansing, days after 8 4 the beginning of the treatment, mean Period ofwound healing, days after 14 8 the beginning of the treatment, meanNumber of patients with developed 2 (25%) 0 (0%) resistance ofmicroorganisms to the used antibiotic, absolute number (percent) Indexof phagocytic activity of the 36 46 polymorphonuclear leukocytes to theend of the treatment, meanThe data presented in the table show, that the claimed medicinalpreparations is much more effectively, than the prototype, with the lessnumber of adverse effects, possess a more expressed antimicrobial andimmunocorrecting (immunomodulating) action on immunodeficiency, causedby infection, and also prevents the appearance of resistant strains ofmicroorganisms.

EXAMPLE 40 Antifungal Activity of the Claimed Medicinal Preparation (inTreatment of Onychomycosis)

The claimed medicinal preparation was used in treatment of onychomycosisof hands and foots. 42 patients of 24 to 72 years old with duration ofthe disease more than 1.5 years were included in the trial. There were 8patients with the distal lesions of hand, 4 patients with the proximalones, 21 patients with the distal onychomycosis of the foot, 9 patientswith the white foot onychomycosis. Patients were randomized into 2groups: 22 patients in the group, receiving the claimed medicinalpreparation and 20 patients in group, receiving the prototype. Bothpreparations were administered intramuscularly in the dose of 250 mg(calculated as 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid) once a day on the 1^(st),2^(nd), 4^(th), 6^(th), 8^(th), 11^(th), 14^(th), 17^(th), 20^(th),23^(rd) day of the course as the monotherapy. Sometimes, the applicationof the liniment of the claimed medicinal preparation or of the prototypeon the affected area (5 mass %, calculated as 9-oxoacridine-10-aceticacid) was prescribed additionally in corresponding groups when a case ofmarked onychomycosis was revealed. Preparations were applied on theaffected area twice a day during 1-20 days of the treatment course. At10 days after the last injection, the treatment course was repeated. Theresult was estimated immediately after completion of the secondtreatment course (on the basis of the direct microscopy of the scrapingmaterial). There were no significant differences in distribution betweengroups in terms of sex, age, disease duration and therapy regimen. Theresults of the study are presented in the Table No. 27.

TABLE No. 27 Antifungal activity of the claimed medicinal preparation(in treatment of onychomycosis). Group of the patients, receiving Theclaimed medicinal The prototype Patients with: preparation (N = 22) (N =20) hand distal onychomycosis 4/3 (75%) 4/2 (50%) hand proximalonychomycosis 2/1 (50%) 2/0 (0%) feet distal onychomycosis 11/7 (66%)10/4 (40%) white superficial 5/3 (60%) 4/1 (25%) onychomycosis of thefeet all types of the affect 22/14 (64%) 20/7 (35%) localization withappeared adverse effects 22/1 (5%) 20/3 (15%) (subfebrile temperatureand/or irritation) * The total number of patients in sub-group is in thenominator, the number of cured patients is in denominator, the recoverypercentage is in parentheses.The data presented in the table show that the claimed medicinalpreparation is more effective in treatment of mycotic lesions, than theprototype, with lower rate of adverse events. Thus, the claimedmedicinal preparation is more effective in treatment of mycotic lesions,than the prototype, with lower rate of adverse events.

EXAMPLE 41 Antirheumatic and Antiphlogistic Activity of the ClaimedPreparation (in Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis)

Antirheumatic and antiphlogistic activity of the claimed preparationswas studied in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). 46 patients withRA of age from 22 to 54 years were submitted to the treatment. They havea disease duration ranging from 12 to 45 month. In all the patients, theactive phase of the disease was observed: 20 patients had stage I, 23patients had stage II, 3 patients had the stage III. RA ofroentgenological grade I was observed in 21 patients, RA of grade II wasobserved in 17 patients, and 8 patients had RA of roentgenological gradeIII. Rheumatoid factor was determined in half of the patients. In mostpatients (86, 4%) had mainly the inflammatory rheumatic disease formwith local exudative and exudative-proliferative changes. After thewashing period (3 days) all the patients were randomized into twogroups. The first group (23 patient) received the claimed medicinalpreparation in single (=daily) dose of 250 mg (calculated as9-oxoacridine-10 acetic acid) as 4 treatment courses with 14-dayinterval between each course (5 intramuscularly injections once daily onthe 1^(st), 2^(nd), 4^(th), 6^(th), 8^(th) day of the course). Thesecond group (23 persons) received the prototype in the same dose(calculated as 9-oxoacridine-10 acetic acid) and the injection regimen.The therapy efficacy was assessed by the dynamics of morning stiffnessduration, number of inflamed joints, and pain intensity according to theVisual Analogue Scale (VAS) of pain. The claimed medicinal preparationdecreased the intensity of subjective and objective symptoms of jointsinflammation: the pain intensity, the number of swollen joints,erythrocyte sedimentation rate and the level of the rheumatoid factor inblood decreased considerably. The prototype has had a lower influence onthe indicated parameters. The results of the study are presented inTable No. 28.

TABLE No. 28 Antirheumatic and antiphlogistic activity of the claimedpreparation (in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis). Group The claimedmedicinal The prototype preparation (N = 23) (N = 23) Before the Afterthe Before the After the Index treatment treatment treatment treatmentNumber of inflamed 4.7 2.7 4.4 3.5 joints, mean Pain Intensity according9.6 6.1 9.3 7.7 to the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), mean, cm Duration ofthe morning 3.9 1.6 3.8 2.6 stiffness, mean, hrs Responders, absolute 10(43.5%) 6 (26.1%) number (percent) Number of patients with 0 (0%)  4(17.4%) observed adverse effects (allergic reactions and/or thetemperature rise after the preparation injection), absolute number(percent)Thus, the claimed medicinal preparation has a more expressedantirheumatic and antiphlogistic activity and it provokes fewer adverseevents, than the prototype,

EXAMPLE 42 Antidystrophic and Antiphlogistic Efficacy of the ClaimedPreparation (in Treatment of Knee Joint Osteoarthrosis)

The efficacy of the claimed medicinal preparation at thedegenerative-dystrophic affection of knee-joint was demonstrated in thecase of knee joint osteoarthrosis (OA). Patients 45-65 years age, withverified diagnosis of the one-sided primary (idiopathic) knee joint OAor posttraumatic OA having stage II of OA (Kellgren & Lawrence grade),were included in the trial. All the patients (42 persons) wererandomized in two groups (21 persons in each). During 2 weeks before thebeginning of the treatment, all the patients did not receive anypreparations of OA specific treatment, including nonsteroidantiphlogistic preparations (washing period). Then all patients wereexamined with the pain visual analogue scale (VAS) and the knee-jointfunctional activity scale Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score(KOOS). Patients of both groups had similar parameters of clinicalpresentations intensity and similar knee joint OA severity grade. Theclaimed medicinal preparation or the prototype, respectively, wereadministered intramuscularly in the single dose of 250 mg (calculated as9-oxoacridine-10 acetic acid) in 2 courses of 5 injections on the1^(st), 2^(nd), 4^(th), 6^(th), 8^(th) day with an interval of 14 daysbetween courses. Both groups received as the basic chondroprotectivetherapy the chondroitin sulfate (Structum) preparation in daily dose of1000 mg (1 tablet of 500 mg, twice a day). Therapy efficacy wasestimated as “responders” rate. Treatment effect was considered“response” if the decrease of the KOOS on 20 or more score points and/ordecrease of VAS value on 2 cm or more to the end of the treatment wereobserved. The results of the study are presented in Table No. 29.

TABLE No. 29 Antidystrophic and antiphlogistic efficacy of the claimedpreparation (in treatment of knee-joint osteoarthrosis) Group of thepatients, receiving The claimed medicinal The prototype Indexpreparation (N = 21) (N = 21) “Responders” according to the 90.4 38.1visual analogue scale (VAS), % “Responders” according to the 81.0 23.9functional activity scale (KOOS), % Responders according to the 76.219.0 both scales, % Rate of the patients with adverse 0 14.3 effects(allergic reactions and fever after injection), %

The data presented in the Table No. 29 show that the knee-jointinflammation symptoms, pain and motor disturbances are significantlyless expressed in the group, treated with the claimed medicinalpreparation, responders rate is higher, than in group, receiving theprototype. Thus, the claimed medicinal preparation is significantly moreeffective in treatment of degenerative-dystrophic pathology of joints,than the prototype; and the frequency of adverse events is less thanthose observed for the prototype.

EXAMPLE 43 Antiphlogistic, Immunocorrecting and Antibacterial Efficacyof the Claimed Medicinal Preparation (in Treatment of NonspecificChronic Prostatitis)

The claimed medicinal preparation was used in treatment of nonspecificchronic prostatitis. 60 males of 22 to 64 years old with nonspecificchronic prostatitis in torpid and latent inflammation phase wereincluded in the trial. The diagnosis was verified by the bacteriologicaltest, clinical and laboratory indices and the ultrasound study. Thepatients were assigned randomly into two groups: 32 patients in thegroup receiving the claimed medicinal preparation and 28 patients in thegroup receiving the prototype. Preparations were administered rectal assuppositories in the dose of 250 mg (calculated as 9-oxoacridine-10acetic acid) once daily on the 1^(st), 2^(nd), 4^(th), 6^(th), 8^(th),14^(th), 17^(th), 20^(th), 23^(rd) day of treatment course inmonotherapy regimen. Therapy efficacy was estimated on the 15^(th) dayafter the beginning of treatment according to the dynamics of theNational Institutes of Health Chronic Prostatitis Symptoms Index(NIH-CPSI), and also upon the change of the rate of patients withbacteriuria. The immunological indices were also estimated before andafter the treatment: dynamics of the level of blood serumproinflammatory cytokines—tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha),interleukine—1-beta (IL-1-beta), interleukine-6 (IL-6) andantiphlogistic cytokine—interleukine 4 (IL-4). The level of cytokineswas determined by the ELISA method. Also the phagocytic activity ofperipheral blood neutrophils was estimated before and after thetreatment, namely the phagocytosis percent and the phagocytic number.According to the index normalization rate, the therapy efficacy wasestimated as “excellent” decrease of NIH-CPSI index more than in 3times, “good”—decrease of NIH-CPSI index in 2-3 times,“satisfactory”—decrease of NIH-CPSI index in 1.5-2 times and “noeffect”—decrease of NIH-CPSI index is below 1.5 times. There were nostatistically significant differences between groups before thetreatment start in patient distribution in terms of NIH-CPSI index, sex,age, presence of bacteria in urine. The results of the study arepresented in the Table No. 30.

TABLE No. 30 Antiphlogistic, immunocorrecting and antibacterial efficacyof the claimed medicinal preparation (in treatment of nonspecificchronic prostatitis). Group of patients, receiving The claimed medicinalThe prototype Effect/index* preparation (N = 32) (N = 28) Excellent,absolute number 4 (12.3) 0 (0%) (percent) Good, absolute number 26(81.3%) 2 (7.1%) (percent) Satisfactory, absolute number 2 (6.3%) 15(53.6%) (percent) No effect, absolute number 0 (0%) 11 (39.2%) (percent)Urine sanation, absolute y 23

3 28 y 8

3 22 number TNF-alpha in serum, pg/ml 315.4/72.1  325.7/156.3 (beforetreatment/after treatment) IL-1-beta in serum, pg/ml 78.7/45.1 74.2/58.3(before treatment/after treatment) IL-6 in serum, pg/ml (before569.9/286.4 578.3/368.3 treatment/after treatment) IL-6 in serum, pg/ml(before 43.6/92.1 44.2/69.4 treatment/after treatment) TNF-alpha inprostate secret, 36.3/15.5 37.5/21.3 pg/ml (before treatment/aftertreatment) IL-1-beta in prostate secret, 13.7/6.8  12.9/9.1  pg/ml(before treatment/after treatment) IL-6 in prostate secret, pg/ml507.4/342.6 499.2/401.3 (before treatment/after treatment) IL-4 inprostate secret, pg/ml 27.4/78.5 29.3/69.3 (before treatment/aftertreatment) Phagocytosis percent, % 42.1/64.4 38.9/46.3 (beforetreatment/after treatment) Phagocytic number, absolute 4.2/6.9 4.5/5.3(before treatment/after treatment) Adverse events, absolute 7 (21%) 0(0%) number (percent) *For the laboratory indices the mean values arestated.

In group, treated with the claimed medicinal preparation, the positivedynamics was more expressed, regarding clinical indexes, than in thegroup of patients, receiving the treatment with prototype. At that, theproinflammatory cytokines level both in blood and in prostate secretdecreased, and the level of antiphlogistic, on the contrary, increased,and the said dynamics was more expressed in the group of patients,treated with the claimed preparation, than in group, treated with theprototype. In 82% of all patients in the group, treated with the claimedmedicinal preparation, the disappearance of pathogen from the urine isregistered, whereas in the group treated with the prototype it wasregistered only in 30% of all patients. Thus, the claimed medicinalpreparation possesses a greater antiphlogistic, immunocorrecting andantibacterial efficacy, than the prototype, and is more effective intreatment of prostatitis, than the prototype, with a less rate ofadverse events.

EXAMPLE 44 Antitumor Efficacy of the Claimed Medicinal Preparation (inTreatment of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas)

The claimed medicinal preparation was used in complex treatment ofnon-Hodgkin's lymphomas, comparing with the prototype. 54 persons of 36to 80 years old with morphologically verified diagnosis and theintermediate malignancy rate were included in trial. The patients wereassigned randomly into two groups: 27 patients in the group receivingthe claimed medicinal preparation and 27 patients in the group receivingthe prototype. The preparations were administered intramuscularly in thedose of 500 mg (calculated as 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid) once dailyon the 1^(st), 2^(nd), 4^(th), 6^(th), 8^(th), 11^(th), 14^(th), 17^(th)day of the treatment course. Besides, both groups received the basicinduction polychemotherapy (PChT) in the ACOP scheme (cyclophosphan—750mg/m² intravenously in the 1^(st) day, vincristin—1.4 mg/m²intravenously in the 1^(st) day, adriamycin—50 mg/m² intravenously inthe 1^(st) day, prednisolone—60 mg/m² daily, per os, from 1^(st) to the5^(th) day of the course). Interval between PChT courses was 21 days.Treatment consisted of 6-8 chemotherapy courses. Then the patientsreceived the irradiation of areas, included in the process, in summarybasic dose of 30-50 Gy. The estimation of the response was carried outaccording the recommendations of International Working Group toStandardize Response Criteria for Non-Hogkin's Lymphomas, 1999>>. Therewere no differences between groups in patient distribution in terms ofsex, age, common status upon the ECOG grade, patient rate with extranodal affections and in stage of disease. The results of the study arepresented in the Table No. 31.

TABLE No. 31 Antitumor efficacy of the claimed medicinal preparation (intreatment of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas). Group of patients, receiving Theclaimed medicinal The prototype + Index (number of patientspreparation + PChT in group with observed)*: PChT (N = 27) (N = 27)Complete or Unproved 14 (51.9%) 11 (40.7%)  complete response Partialresponse  7 (25.9%) 5 (18.5%) Stabilization 2 (7.4%) 5 (18.5%) Progress(no response)  4 (14.8%) 6 (22.2%) Allergic adverse events 1 (3.7%) 6(22.2%) *The percent of the total number of patients in a group is inparentheses.

The data presented in Table 31 show, that in group, receiving theclaimed medicinal preparation, the patient rate with complete responseis higher, than in the group of patients, receiving the prototype, andthe patients rate with no response is lower. The rate of adverse events(allergic manifestations) was lower in the group, receiving the claimedpreparation, than in the group, receiving the prototype. Thus, theclaimed medicinal preparation is more effective in treatment of tumors,than the prototype, with lower rate of adverse events.

EXAMPLE 45 Prophylactic Antiviral Efficacy of the Claimed MedicinalPreparation (in Prophylaxis of Acute Respiratory Viral Infections (ARVI)and Grippe)

Prophylactic efficacy of the claimed medicinal preparation in comparisonwith the prototype was estimated upon the frequency of diseased withgrippe and ARVI patients in group, receiving, respectively, the claimedmedicinal preparation and the prototype, and the group of patients, thatare not receiving the drugs in the epidemiological season. The claimedmedicinal preparation or the prototype, respectively, were administeredper os as tablets in dose of 0.15 g (calculated as9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid) on the 1^(st), 2^(nd), 4^(th), 6^(th),8^(th) day of the treatment course and then another 5 doses with aninterval of 72 hours. To children of 4 to 6 years old one tablet wasadministered; children of 7 to 11 years old received one or two tablets,children older than 12 years received 3 or 4 tablets once daily; adultswere administered with from 1 to 4 tablets (i.e., for example the singledose could be 0.5 mg/kg). The distribution in terms of sex, age, singleand course dose in all groups was similar. The results of the study arepresented in the Table No. 32.

TABLE No. 32 Prophylactic antiviral efficacy of the claimed medicinalpreparation (in prophylaxis of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI)and grippe) Number Diseased with Number of of grippe or ARVI from Indexon registered Group persons XII-03 r. till II-04r. 100 persons adverseevents No preparation received (control) 55 40 72.7 — Received thecourse of the 60 11 18.3 0 claimed medicinal preparation Received thecourse of the 54 35 64.8 4 prototype

The data presented in Table 32 show that in the epidemiological seasonthe morbidity with grippe and ARVI among persons, that have not receivedthe prophylactic preparations was high (72.7%). Morbidity in the group,that received the prototype was lower (64.3%). In the group, thatreceived the claimed medicinal preparation the morbidity with the grippeand ARVI was only 18.3%. When the claimed medicinal preparation wasadministrated as a prophylactic remedy, there were no unusual generaland local reactions; in 4 patients received the prototype thetemperature rise (3 persons) and urticaria (1 person) was observed.Thus, the claimed medicinal preparation possesses a significantlygreater prophylactic antiviral efficacy, than the prototype, with lowerrate of adverse events.

EXAMPLE 46 Prophylactic Antifungal Efficacy of the Claimed MedicinalPreparation (in Prophylaxis of the Fungal Infections)

To study the prophylactic antifungal efficacy of the claimed medicinalpreparation in comparison with the prototype, the trial in patients,being on the treatment in the intensive care departments (totally 60persons) at least than 7 days, was performed. In the trial were includedpatients with a high risk of fungal infection development and having anyof following conditions (or their combinations): intestinal perforation,anastomotic breakdown of digestive tract, secondary disseminatedperitonitis, surgical operations on pancreas, pancreonecrosis, conditionafter splenectomy, prolonged (more than a week) artificial lungventilation, prolonged (more than a week) parenteral nutrition, multipleorgan failure (disfunction of more than two systems), immunocompromisedconditions (for example, prolonged corticosteroid therapy). Patientswere assigned randomly into two groups: one group receiving theprototype and the second group receiving the claimed medicinalpreparation. Criteria of the development of the fungal infection wereany of subsequent: candiduria, single detection of Candida blood,detection of Candida in the any sterile anatomic region (except urine),microscopy identification of fungi from any biological materials. Theclaimed preparation or the prototype was taken per os. Preparations wereadministered as enteric coated tablets, or parenteral (intramuscular) atdose of 3-10 mg/kg (calculated as 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid residue)once daily on the 1^(st), 2^(nd), 4^(th), 6^(th), 8^(th), 11^(th) day aof the treatment course. Patients have not received any specificantifungal agents. The frequency of fungal infection development wasestimated. The results of the study are presented in the Table No. 32.

TABLE No. 32 Prophylactic antifungal efficacy of the claimed medicinalpreparation (in prophylaxis of the fungal infections). Number Number ofpatients of patients with developed Group, in the group fungal infectionReceived the course of the 32 1 claimed medical preparation Received thecourse of the 28 8 prototype

The data presented in the table 32 show that the frequency of fungalinfection development in group of patients, that received the claimedmedicinal preparation, was lower than in group that received theprototype.

EXAMPLE 47 Prophylactic Antimicrobial Efficacy of the Claimed MedicinalPreparation (in Prophylaxis of Proinflammatory Processes)

Examination of the prophylactic antimicrobial activity of the claimedmedicinal preparation in comparison with the prototype was performed inpatients with lower jaw fracture that sought medical advice in laterterms (4-6 days) after the beginning of the disease. Patients havereceived the classical orthopedic treatment with reposition andsplintage. Patients were assigned randomly into two groups. To the onegroup the claimed medicinal preparation was administered right after theadmission to the hospital, to the another the prototype was administeredin the same dose: 8 mg/kg body weight at once (calculated as9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid) intravenously. Patients have not receivedthe specific antimicrobial preparations. After the surgery the frequencyof purulent complications development (including gingivitis andosteomyelitis). The results of the study are presented in the Table No.33.

TABLE No. 33 Prophylactic antimicrobial efficacy of the claimedmedicinal preparation (in prophylaxis of proinflammatory processes).Number Number of patients of patients with developed microbial Group, inthe group (purulent) infection Received the course of the 14 4 claimedmedical preparation Received the course of the 15 8 prototype

The data presented in the Table No. 33 show, that the frequency ofdevelopment of the microbial infection in the group of patients, thatreceived the claimed medicinal preparation was significantly lower, thanin group, that received the prototype.

EXAMPLE 48 Medicinal and Prophylactic Antiparasitic Efficacy of theClaimed Medicinal Preparation (at the Enterobiasis)

In the trial were included 42 children (7-13 years old) withenterobiasis, detected microscopically using the M.C. Hall method by theperianal scrape with the cellophane bit, that was microscopicallyevaluated to detect and identify the eggs of Enterobius (Oxyuris)vermicularis. Material was collected and examined three times with a oneday interval. Among the infested children, the clinical manifestationswere detected in 10 cases as perianal itch (5 persons), hyperemia ofperianal lines (1 person), anorexia (1 person). In 12 children theinvasion was proceeding on the unfavorable background (refractory courseof the enterobiasis, bad obstetric-gynecologic anamnesis, perinatalaffections of the central nervous system, frequent acute respiratorydiseases). Patients were assigned into two groups by the random samplingfrom 44 persons with monoinvasion. The first group (20 persons—11 boysand 9 girls) took the claimed medicinal preparation as enteric-coatedtablets in dose of 0.15 g (calculated as 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid)at once in an hour after the breakfast; the tablets were swallowedwithout chewing. Daily dose (=single dose) was 0.3 g (=2 tablets) forchildren from 7 to 10 years old or 0.6 g (=4 tablets) for children olderthan 10 years (i.e., for example, at the bodyweight 10 kg, the singledose was up to 30 mg/kg). The second group (22 persons—10 boys and 12girls) took the prototype as enteric-coated tablets in dose of 0.15 g(calculated as 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid) at once in an hour afterthe breakfast; the tablets were swallowed without chewing. Daily dose(=single dose) was 0.3 g (=2 tablets) for children from 7 to 10 yearsold or 0.6 g (=4 tablets) for children older than 10 years. There wereno differences in children distribution in age, sex, compromisedanamnesis. The carried out therapy efficacy was established upon ninecontrol examinations of faeces on the presence of helminth eggs usingthe method of A. Davis (Davis A., Drug Treatment in IntestinalHelminthiasis, WHO, 1973.) on the 8^(th)-14^(th) day (early therapeuticeffectiveness), 16^(th)-21^(th) day (later therapeutic effectiveness)and on the 50^(th)-57^(th) (remote therapeutic effectiveness) after thetreatment course with intervals of 1-2 days. Epidemiological(prophylactic) effect of treatment was estimated upon the reinvasionfrequency (repeated contagion), that was determined as a percent ofnewly infested from the number of recovered children. The results of thestudy are presented in the Table No. 34.

TABLE No. 34 Medicinal and prophylactic antiparasitic efficacy of theclaimed medicinal preparation (at the enterobiasis). Absence ofEnterobius (Oxyuris) vermicularis eggs* Group of children, that on the8^(th)-14^(th) day on the 16^(th)-21^(th) on the 50^(th)-57^(th)received Analysis (early therapeutic day (later therapeutic (remotetherapeutic Percentage of realization terms effectiveness)effectiveness) effectiveness) newly infested The claimed medicinal20/100% 20/100% 17/85% 11/65% preparation (N = 20) The prototype  14/64% 17/77% 10/45%  4/40% (N =22) *The absolute number of patients is innominator, the percent from the total number in a group is in thedenominator.

The data presented in the table 34 show that the claimed medicinalpreparation possesses a greater antiparasitic efficacy, than theprototype, both in treatment of parasitic invasion and in prophylaxis ofreinvasion of parasites.

EXAMPLE 49 Clinical Efficacy of the Claimed Medicinal Preparation inProphylaxis of Hematologic and Other Types of Toxicity Caused byChemotherapy

62 patients (34 males and 28 females) with verified diagnosis ofnon-small cell lung cancer of the IIIb-IVb stages (T2N1M0-T3N2M1) wereadded in the trial. All patients were randomly assigned in 3 groups:1^(St) groups (21 persons) received the claimed medicinal preparation asbefore as well during the course of the polychemotherapy (PChT); the2^(nd) group (21 persons) received the prototype as before as wellduring the course of the PChT; the 3^(rd) group (20 persons) receivedonly PChT. The PChT course was performed according this regimen:cisplatin intravenously on the 4^(th) day of the course at dose of 80mg/m², etoposide intravenously at dose of 100 mg/m² from the 1^(st) tothe 3^(rd) day, nitrulline on the 5^(th) day of the course at dose of300 mg/m². All the patients received 3 courses of PChT. Theadministration of both preparations (of the claimed medicinalpreparation and of the prototype, respectively) was started 7 days priorto a next PChT course start date; the preparations were administeredonce daily by intravenous bolus injection every two days at daily dose10 mg/kg body weight until the completion of PChT course.

The comparative appraisal comparative appraisal of the prophylacticefficacy of the claimed medicinal preparation regarding to hematologicaland other types of toxic effects, caused by the PChT, was performed onthe basis of the analysis of the patient rate in each group withregistered toxic effects of PChT. The toxicity rate was establishedaccording to the toxicity criterions of WHO. The groups of patients weresimilar in terms of sex, age, disease stage, process morbidity,Karnofsky and ECOG indexes. The results of the study are presented inthe Table No. 35.

TABLE No. 35 Clinical efficacy of the claimed medicinal preparation inprophylaxis of hematologic and other types of toxicity caused bychemotherapy. Number of patients with I-IV stage of toxicity upon thetoxicity WHO scale* Group 1, Group 2, PChT + the claimed PChT + theGroup 3, medicinal preparation prototype PChT Toxicity type (N = 21) (N= 21) (N = 20) Anemia 6 (28.6%) 8 (38.1%) 10 (50.0%) Leukopenia 7(33.3%) 10 (47.6%)  13 (65.0%) Neutropenia 5 (23.8%) 10 (47.6%)  12(60.0%) Thrombocytopenia 3 (14.3%) 4 (19.0%)  5 (25.0%) Nausea/Vomiting3 (14.3%) 8 (38.1%) 14 (70.0%) Diarrhea — 1 (4.8%)  — Nephrotoxicity 1(4.8%)  3 (14.3%)  5 (25.0%) Neurotoxicity 1 (4.8%)  2 (9.5%)   3(15.0%) *Absolute number in a group (percent is in parantheses)

The data presented in the Table No. 35 show that the main type of thetoxicity of the carried out PChT was the hematological toxicity.Neutropenia was marked in 23.8% of patients of the 1^(st) group, in47.6% of patients of the 2^(nd) group and in 60.0% of the 3^(rd) group.Nephrotoxicity was marked in 4.8% of the 1^(st) group, in 14.3% ofpatients of the 2^(nd) group and in 25.0% of the 3^(rd) group. The sameregularity was marked in prophylaxis of the PChT neurotoxicity. Theclaimed medicinal preparation effectively prevented from themanifestations (to a greater extent) of the hematological toxicity, andalso (in lesser extent) from other types of toxicity. The prototypepossessed a significantly lower ability regarding the prophylaxis ofthese toxic effects. Thus, the claimed medicinal preparation possessessignificantly greater clinical efficacy, than the prototype, inprophylaxis of the hematological and other types of toxicity, caused bythe chemotherapy of malignant tumors.

EXAMPLE 50

The clinical efficacy of the claimed medicinal preparation inprophylaxis and treatment of radiotherapy complications. 46 femalepatients suffering from uterine body cancer at stages Ib-II wereincluded in the efficacy study of the claimed medicinal preparation inprophylaxis and treatment of radiotherapy complications. All thepatients were randomized into two equal groups.

One week before surgery, one group (the treatment group) began toreceive the claimed medicinal preparation intramuscularly in dose of 250mg (calculating as 9-oxoacridin-10-acetic acid) on the 1st, 2nd, 4th,6th day (one week before surgery), and then on the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6thday after surgery. The other group (control group) received theprototype in the same dose (calculating as 9-oxoacridin-10-acetic acid),with the same regimen and by the same administration route. In all thepatients, an extensive extirpation of the uterus with adnexa wasperformed with 6 MeV fast electron beam intraoperative irradiation tosingle dose of 12 Gy to a vaginal remnant. The procedure was carried outwith protective shielding of urinary bladder and rectum. During thepost-op period, all the patients received gamma-therapy at standardregimen of dose fractionation: single focal dose was 2.0 Gy, 5 fractionsa week; summary focal dose was 44-46 Gy to the parametrium area. Thecourse summary dose was 62 Gy as iso-effect, taking into account theintraoperative irradiation of 12 Gy and duration of treatmentinterruption after surgery. The prophylactic efficacy of the claimedmedicinal preparation was assessed by the frequency of earlyradioreactions events as cystitis and rectitis, and the medical efficacywas estimated by the terms of these complications relief. Thedistribution of patients of both groups in terms of the disease stage,the age and disease duration was similar. In the treatment group thefrequency of radiation rectitis and proctitis was 13.0 and 17.4%,correspondingly, and in the control group it was 43.5% and 52.2%. Meanterms of the radiation rectitis and cystitis symptoms relief (in common)in the patient group, receiving the claimed medicinal preparation were1.5 times shorter, than in patients of the control group. Thus, theclaimed medicinal preparation shows a high efficacy both in prophylaxisand in treatment of complications, arising due to the radiotherapy, andthese properties of the claimed medicinal preparation are morepronounced than those of the prototype.

1. Salts of 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyols and 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acidof the general formula (I):

wherein A⁺ is (II)

wherein R is selected from the group consisting of: ethyl; propyl;butyl.
 2. Salts of claim 1 possessing activity selected from the groupincluding: immunomodulating, immunocorrecting, antiparasitic,antisclerotic, antiviral, antibacterial including anti-Chlamydia,antifungal, antiphlogistic, antitumor, radioprotective, stressprotectiveactivities.
 3. A salt of claim 1, which is selected from the followinggroup: N-(1-deoxy-D-glucitol-1-yl)-N-ethyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate; N-(1-deoxy-D-glucitol-1-yl)-N-propylammonium 9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate; N-(1-deoxy-D-glucitol-1-yl)-N-butylammonium 9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate;N-(1-deoxy-D-galactitol-1-yl)-N-ethyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate; N-(1-deoxy-D-galactitol 1-1-yl)-N-propylammonium 9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate;N-(1-deoxy-D-galactitol-1-yl)-N-butyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate; N-(1-deoxy-D-mannitol-1-yl)-N-ethyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate; N-(1-deoxy-D-mannitol-1-yl)-N-propylammonium 9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate; N-(1-deoxy-D-mannitol-1-yl)-N-butylammonium 9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate; N-(1-deoxy-L-glucitol-1-yl)-N-ethylammonium 9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate;N-(1-deoxy-L-glucitol-1-yl)-N-propyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate; N-(1-deoxy-L-glucitol-1-yl)-N-butyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate; N-(1-deoxy-L-galactitol-1-yl)-N-ethylammonium 9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate;N-(1-deoxy-L-galactitol-1-yl)-N-propyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate; N-(1-deoxy-L-galactitol-1-yl)-N-butylammonium 9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate; N-(1-deoxy-L-mannitol-1-yl)-N-ethylammonium 9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate;N-(1-deoxy-L-mannitol-1-yl)-N-propyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate; N-(1-deoxy-L-mannitol-1-yl)-N-butyl ammonium9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate.
 4. A medicinal preparation comprising anactive ingredient in an effective dose and a pharmaceutically acceptablevehicle or a diluent, wherein said active ingredient comprises one ormore of salts of formula (I) according to claim 1 and/or a mixture ofsaid salt of formula (I) or 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid of the generalformula (III):

and one or more 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyols of the general formula (II):

wherein R is selected from the group consisting of ethyl, propyl, butyl.5. A medicinal preparation of claim 4, wherein said medicinalpreparation possesses activity selected from the group including:immunomodulating, immunocorrecting, antiparasitic, antisclerotic,antiviral, antibacterial, including anti-chlamydia, antifungal,antiphlogistic, antitumor, radioprotective, stressprotective effects. 6.A medicinal preparation of claim 4, wherein said medicinal preparationis obtained by mixing 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid of the formula (III)and one or more 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyols of the general formula (II)at the ratio of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid to1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol in the mixture of 1.2:1 to 1:1.1.
 7. Amedicinal preparation of claim 4, wherein said medicinal preparation isobtained by mixing a salt of formula (I) and one or more1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyols of the general formula (II) at the ratio ofthe salt of formula (I) to 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol in the mixture of220:1 to 1:1:1.1.
 8. A medicinal preparation of any claim 4-7 in dosageform adapted for parenteral use.
 9. A medicinal preparation of claim 8,wherein said medicinal preparation comprises salts of formula (I) or themixtures of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acid of formula (III) or a salt offormula (I) and one or more 1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyol of the generalformula (II), in amount of 9.0-28.0 mass %; the balance being water forinjection.
 10. A medicinal preparation of claim 8, wherein saidmedicinal preparation comprises a mixture of 9-oxoacridine-10-aceticacid and 1-deoxy-1-N-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol with the components weightratio from 1.2:1 to 1 to 1:1.1, in amount of 9.0-28.0 mass %; thebalance being water for injection.
 11. A medicinal preparation of claim8, wherein said medicinal preparation comprises a mixture ofN-(1-deoxy-D-glucitol-1-yl)-N-ethyl ammonium 9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetateand 1-deoxy-1-N-(ethylamino)-D-glucitol at the weight ratio, relatively,from 220:1 to 5.5:1, in amount of 9.0-28.0 mass %; the balance beingwater for injection.
 12. A medicinal preparation of any claim 4-7 indosage form adapted for oral use.
 13. A medicinal preparation of anyclaim 4-7 in a single dosage form providing from 0.5 to 20 mg of saidmedicinal preparation per kg of body weight, preferably form 3 to 10mg/kg, calculated based on 9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate or its residue.14. A medicinal preparation of any one of claims 4 to 7 in dosage formsuitable for topical application.
 15. Use of salts of formula (I)according to claim 1 and/or the mixtures of 9-oxoacridine-10-acetic acidof formula (III) or a salt of formula (I) and one or more1-alkylamino-1-deoxypolyols of the general formula (II), as defined inclaim 4, or their pharmaceutically acceptable derivates or precursors,or pharmaceutical preparation containing their, for treatment andprophylaxis of diseases and pathological conditions of humans.
 16. Useaccording to claim 15, for prevention or treatment of diseases and/orconditions associated with or accompanied by immunologic statusalteration, for example, including but not limited to the followings:HIV-infection; neuroinfection including meningitis and encephalitis;vital hepatitis A or B and/or C and/or D; herpes and/or cytomegalovirusinfection; infectious mononucleosis; immunodeficiency includingsecondary immunodeficiency concerned with trauma, viral and/or bacterialand/or fungal infections and or parasitic invasions; parasiticinvasions; bacterial infection (including Chlamydia infection); systemicrheumatic and connective tissue diseases, including rheumatoidarthritis; degenerative inflammatory diseases of joints, includingsecondary and primary osteoarthroses; prostatitis; oncologic diseases;pathological conditions caused by cytostatic therapy and/or exposure toradiation.
 17. A method of prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and/orconditions associated with or accompanied by immunologic statusalteration, comprising the use of a compound of any one of claims 1-3and/or a medicinal preparation of any one of claims 4-14.
 18. A methodof prophylaxis and treatment according to claim 17, wherein theconditions are selected from the group including but not limited to thefollowings: HIV-infection; neuroinfection including meningitis andencephalitis; vital hepatitis A or B and/or C and/or D; herpes and/orcytomegalovirus infection; infectious mononucleosis; immunodeficiencyincluding secondary immunodeficiency concerned with trauma, viral and/orbacterial and/or fungal infections and or parasitic invasions; parasiticinvasions; bacterial infection (including Chlamydia infection); systemicrheumatic and connective tissue diseases, including rheumatoidarthritis; degenerative inflammatory diseases of joints, includingsecondary and primary osteoarthroses; prostatitis; oncologic diseases;pathological conditions caused by cytostatic therapy and/or exposure toradiation.
 19. A method of claim 17 or 18, wherein said compound ofclaims 1-3 and/or said medicinal preparation of claims 4-14 are used fortreatment or prophylaxis of diseases and pathological conditions ofhumans.
 20. A method of prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and/orconditions of humans according to claim 19, wherein said medicinalpreparation is administered once a day.
 21. A method of prophylaxis andtreatment of diseases and/or conditions of humans according to claim 20,wherein said medicinal preparation is administered in dose form 3 to 10mg/kg, calculated as 9-oxoacridine-10-ylacetate or its residue.
 22. Amethod of prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and/or conditions ofhumans according to claim 19, wherein said medicinal preparation isadministered as a treatment regiment.
 23. A method of prophylaxis andtreatment of diseases and/or conditions of humans according to claim 19,wherein said medicinal preparation is administered parenterally as acourse of treatment including from 5 to 12 introductions at days 1, 2,4, 6, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26,
 29. 24. A method of prophylaxis andtreatment of diseases and/or conditions of humans according to claim 22,wherein said courses of treatment are repeated
 25. A method ofprophylaxis and treatment of diseases and/or conditions of humansaccording to claim 24, wherein said courses of treatment are repeatedwith an interval from 10 to 14 days.
 26. A method of prophylaxis andtreatment of diseases and/or conditions of humans according to claim 24,wherein said courses of treatment are repeated no less than twice
 27. Amethod of prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and/or conditions ofhumans according to claim 19, wherein medicinal preparation is used as amonotherapeutic agent and also as a constituent of complex and/orcombined therapy.